Gandhara - schist Sculpture - 20 cm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 2,000 - € 2,500
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Description from the seller
A seated schist figure of Hariti from the ancient region of Gandhara, Kushan period, circa 100-300 AD, North Pakistan. depicted seated with one hand holding a bunch of grapes and the other hand holding a tall leafy branch or flower stem, possibly a metaphorical reference to Greco-Roman cornucopias, seated on a throne, elegantly clad and heavily bejeweled, dressed in a sleeved tunic with naturalistic drapery and ruched sleeves with beading down each arm, the round face with a softly smiling expression and almond-shaped eyes, the cheeks and forehead each carved with a rosette, her hair arranged into an elaborate chignon with a headdress.
Measuring: 20 cm high (height 25.5 cm mounted on a custom wooden stand).
Weight: under 5 kg (after packing up to 5 kg in the packet category).
Condition: Intact with some losses and a side hair crack on the right side; the very stable surface is covered with soil patina and with minor aging chips. (See images for more details.)
Acquired from a private collector/antique seller (Heer. P) in 2001 in Den Haag. He had acquired that from a Dutch private family collection from Heer M.J. in early 1979. Current property of the seller.
Note: The seller of the lot processes that this item has been received legally. He has made a request to send. He ensures that upcoming payments are arranged. The seller will inform the buyer if it takes more than a few days.
A seated schist figure of Hariti from the ancient region of Gandhara, Kushan period, circa 100-300 AD, North Pakistan. depicted seated with one hand holding a bunch of grapes and the other hand holding a tall leafy branch or flower stem, possibly a metaphorical reference to Greco-Roman cornucopias, seated on a throne, elegantly clad and heavily bejeweled, dressed in a sleeved tunic with naturalistic drapery and ruched sleeves with beading down each arm, the round face with a softly smiling expression and almond-shaped eyes, the cheeks and forehead each carved with a rosette, her hair arranged into an elaborate chignon with a headdress.
Measuring: 20 cm high (height 25.5 cm mounted on a custom wooden stand).
Weight: under 5 kg (after packing up to 5 kg in the packet category).
Condition: Intact with some losses and a side hair crack on the right side; the very stable surface is covered with soil patina and with minor aging chips. (See images for more details.)
Acquired from a private collector/antique seller (Heer. P) in 2001 in Den Haag. He had acquired that from a Dutch private family collection from Heer M.J. in early 1979. Current property of the seller.
Note: The seller of the lot processes that this item has been received legally. He has made a request to send. He ensures that upcoming payments are arranged. The seller will inform the buyer if it takes more than a few days.
Details
Stone type
schist
Culture
Gandhara
Era
Before 1400
Century/timeframe
300 AD
Country of origin
Pakistan
Acquired from
Private collection
Material
Stone
Year acquired
2001
Title of artwork
A Schist Figure of Haritti Kushan period 300 AD, Ancient region of Gandhara.
Ethnic group/culture
Gandhara
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Signature
Not signed
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Sold with stand
Yes
Previous owner - year acquired
1979
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Condition
Good condition
Height
20 cm
Width
0 cm
Depth
0 cm
Weight
5 g
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
