Gandhara Șisturi Figura lui Buddha în picioare - secolele II-III d.Hr

A Rare and Beautiful Gandhara Schist Figure of Standing Buddha, 2nd-3rd Century AD
H11.5×W6.8×D4.2 cm (H14.7 cm with base)

Roman Gandhara statues represent a fascinating fusion of cultures. These artifacts, found in the Gandhara region of modern-day Pakistan and Afghanistan, depict Greco-Roman features combined with Buddhist iconography. Crafted during the early centuries CE, they showcase the exchange of ideas along the Silk Road. These statues reflect the harmonious coexistence of diverse cultures and religions in the region, serving as a testament to the profound cultural connections forged during antiquity and the enduring legacy of the Gandhara art style.

A similar example in the collection of the British Museum:
https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/A_1898-0913-4

Provenance:
Acquired from a private collection in 1982, Paris

Condition:
Overall in good condition. Some abrasion caused by age. Expected chips and losses to the edges. Overall surface is covered with soil. No restoration.


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