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GANDHARA SCHIST STONE PANEL WITH BUDDHA
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Ca.400-500 AD. An exceptional Gandhara schist panel of a much larger Arch; depicting seated Buddha in a meditation position surrounded by worshippers and a snake in the right corner; Good condition, on a custom stand; Size:270mmx500mm;over 6kg; Reference for Gandhara: Jongeward, D. 2019, Buddhist Art Of Gandhara in the Ashmolean Museum. Oxford, Oxford University Press; Provenance: Private London collection, formed in the 1990s on the UK and European art market.
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Ca.400-500 AD. An exceptional Gandhara schist panel of a much larger Arch; depicting seated Buddha in a meditation position surrounded by worshippers and a snake in the right corner; Good condition, on a custom stand; Size:270mmx500mm;over 6kg; Reference for Gandhara: Jongeward, D. 2019, Buddhist Art Of Gandhara in the Ashmolean Museum. Oxford, Oxford University Press; Provenance: Private London collection, formed in the 1990s on the UK and European art market.
ART OF ASIA- FROM ANTIQUITY TO PRESENT DAY
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This sale takes you on a 5000-year old journey from Ancient Mesopotamia to modern-day China. Featuring Antiquities and works of art from China, India, the Holy Lands, Western and Southeast Asia. The Ancient section includes a great variety of artifacts in terracotta, stucco, bronze and stone- some fascinating Gandhara sculptures depicting Buddha and various scenes, an extraordinary collection of Chinese archaic bronzes from R. Unger collection, a unique collection of TL-tested Chinese terracotta figurines and vessels. The auction also includes various objects from western Asia and the Holy Lands- rare pots from Persia, Indus Valley Idols, Mesopotamian cuneiform tablets and many others. The Auction also has a contemporary section with many beautiful porcelain, bronze and jade items: Gilded Buddhas, Qing vessels, carvings, snuff bottles, scroll paintings and many others. A one a kind auction reflecting the splendor of Asian art throughout the ages!
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