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2nd-3rd century AD. With practised skill the sculptor has achieved a majestic and finely carved schist frieze fragment depicting a female dancer i...

2nd-3rd century AD. Finely modelled in schist, the Buddha appears before his following with a serene and compassionate facial expression; his beni...

2nd-3rd century AD. Of imposing size and presence while retaining Buddha's serenity, this carved larger than life-size schist head shows Gandharan...

2nd-3rd century AD. The serenity and quiet authority of the Buddha is captured perfectly in this carved life-size schist head, which contrasts the...

2nd-3rd century AD. Finely modelled in the Gandharan style encapsulating a mix of classical Greek and Indian elements, the schist frieze depicts a...

2nd-3rd century AD. The Buddha's experiences in the rural landscape are evinced in this carved schist frieze in which the teacher appears, facing ...

2nd century AD. A magnificent twice life-size grey schist head of a Bodhisattva, possibly Prince Siddhartha, with elaborate curled flowing hair an...

2nd-3rd century AD. A carved schist head of Buddha with urna to the brow and ushnisha above; mounted on a custom-made stand. 14.7 kg total, 48cm ...

2nd-3rd century AD. A section of carved schist frieze with central facing figure of Buddha on a lotus-flower dais flanked by standing bodhisattvas...

3rd-4th century AD. A carved schist stele depicting Buddha seated on a lotus-leaf dais, nimbus to the rear and six small nimbate figures flanking ...

2nd-4th century AD. A carved schist tiered frieze with three levels: lower level depicting a standing robed figure flanked by supporters and atten...

2nd-3rd century AD. A carved schist panel with design in three tiers: below, two pigs foraging; middle, Buddha in a bell-shaped chamber with atten...

2nd-3rd century AD. A carved schist frieze fragment in three tiers: the lower level with three crouching Atlantes supporting a crenellated band; t...

3rd-4th century AD. A schist frieze fragment with two robed figures standing beside a wall of irregular stone blocks(?), quadrant aperture at ches...

2nd-3rd century AD. A carved schist frieze fragment with an advancing lion ridden by a bearded figure in pleated trousers, attended by three robed...

2nd-3rd century AD. A curved frieze fragment of an undulating garland supported by a nude putto and a robed male figure, with a bird and a horse i...

2nd-4th century AD. A schist fragment comprising a ledge with female dancer with head raised and holding a fold of her pleated dress, flanked by t...

2nd-3rd century AD. A carved schist frieze fragment depicting Atlas crouching with one leg folded beneath his kilted trunk, with thick beard and w...

2nd-4th century AD. A carved schist figure of Atlas crouching, wearing a loincloth, right hand resting on the knee and left arm raised; mounted on...

3rd-4th century AD. A carved schist frieze fragment depicting Buddha seated cross-legged wearing a draped robe and garlands to the chest, hands fo...

2nd-3rd century AD. A carved schist figure of Buddha standing nimbate with loose sanghati mantle over his tunic, face with serene expression, urna...

2nd-4th century AD. A carved schist figure of a nimbate Bodhisattva standing with robe draped in swags around the torso and legs, garlands to the ...

2nd-4th century AD. A carved schist figurine of a standing nimbate male wearing a quilted corselet of soft material as well as armoured skirt and ...

3rd-4th century AD. A carved schist statuette of Buddha standing facing in loose garment, right arm extended forward, left hand clutching the hem ...

2nd-3rd century AD. A carved schist frieze fragment of Atlas, bearded and wearing a dhoti, standing in a striking pose with legs firmly planted an...

2nd-3rd century AD. A carved schist statue of Buddha sitting cross-legged, wearing a loose garment hanging in swags from the neck and shoulders, h...

2nd-3rd century AD. A carved schist statue fragment representing the head of Buddha with thin moustache, fabric bands enclosing the hair, ushnisha...

3rd-4th century AD. A carved schist head of Buddha from a statue, with turban bands to the brow and socket for a domed urna insert; mounted on a c...

2nd-4th century AD. A carved schist head of Bodhisattva Maitreya with urna to the brow, deep-set eyes, small curled moustache, band of curls above...

2nd-3rd century AD. A carved schist figure of Buddha standing, wearing a loosely draped pleated garment, straps and swags to the chest and arm, ce...

1st-3rd century AD. A carved schist statue of Bodhisattva Maitreya standing, wearing a loose mantle and dhoti, with floral collar and draped festo...

3rd-4th century AD. A carved schist statue fragment of Buddha standing with right hand raised palm-outwards in the mudhra of reassurance, pleated ...

1st-3rd century AD. A carved schist statue fragment of a Bodhisattva (Shakyamuni?) standing with palms pressed together on the chest, loosely drap...

2nd-3rd century AD. A carved schist frieze fragment representing the torso of a standing female (perhaps Yakshi?) wearing a draped garment reveali...

2nd-3rd century AD. A carved schist plaque with three tiers of acanthus leaves beneath horizontal bands with curled stalks and cinquefoil rosettes...

2nd-3rd century AD. A carved schist frieze section comprising a standing robed bodhisattva with hands pressed together at the chest, beside a rect...

2nd-3rd century AD. A carved schist frieze fragment depicting a crenellated band with figures below, three shown as male busts with ushnisha and l...

9th-11th century AD. A fragment of a carved stone frieze depicting Ganesh sitting with a censer in his right hand, a shakti perched on his left th...

2nd millennium BC or later. A restrung necklace of graduated etched carnelian oval beads with similar tubular spacer beads. 62 grams, 46cm (18")....

3rd-2nd millennium BC. A restrung necklace of graduated carnelian beads, mainly tabular in profile with etched geometric detailing. 70 grams, 68c...

17th century AD. A polished irregular ellipsoid ruby of vibrant rose colour, set in a later gold ring with open underside to the bezel mounted on ...

6th-7th century AD. A bronze figurine of Padmapani(?) seated on a hollow-formed chair, wearing a tight-fitting robe with girdle and necklace, hair...

1st-2nd century AD. A bronze discoid plaque with female bust modelled in the half-round, the hair dressed in braids falling to the shoulders and f...

1st century BC-2nd century AD. A discoid bronze seal with facing portrait of a figure with tall headdress, cloak tied to the chest, both arms rais...

2nd-3rd century AD. A bronze lidded reliquary jar, squat in profile and raised ring and knop handler to the lid; the contents comprising mainly gl...

2nd-4th century AD. A carved steatite model stupa in three sections with socketted base, gusseted dome and ribbed spire. 3.9 kg total, 13-17cm (5...

3rd-2nd millennium BC. A large carved fossiliferous limestone figure of a ram standing with prominent curved horns. 2.5 kg, 18cm (7"). From the f...

2nd millennium BC. A square limestone stamp seal with pierced lug handle, incised design including a zebu, tree and other symbols. 7.22 grams, 21...

4th-6th century AD. A stucco figure of Bodhisattva Maitreya standing on a D-shaped base with loosely draped garments and garland to the neck; moun...

3rd-5th century AD. A stucco frieze fragment depicting Herakles standing, wearing a pleated kilt, lion-skin mantle tied beneath the chin, carrying...

3rd millennium BC. A pair of terracotta bull figures, each with curving horns and hump to the back; long body with short legs; pigment decoration ...

16th-17th century AD. A carved jet figure of a standing elephant with pattern to each flank of ring-and-dot motifs and pellets; pierced above and ...

17th-18th century AD. A carved jet amuletic figure of a standing horse with saddle-blanket to each flank ornamented with ring-and-dot motifs, brid...

19th century AD. A carved jade Moghul-style comma-shaped perfume container formed in two halves with a tapering collar and vent above; reserved fl...

Late 20th century AD. A substantial silver finger ring with openwork D-section hoop and opposed floral motifs to the underside, each shoulder with...

19th century AD. A silver octagonal frame with running tendril ornament, two large suspension hoops, lip to the reverse with foliage and zigzag de...

19th century AD. A rectangular carnelian plaque with silver frame and suspension loop, incised nasta'liq calligraphic panels to one face. 97.5 gr...

18th-19th century AD. A carved jade annular plaque comprising an outer ring of round dished panels beside scooped radiating bars, inner ring of ar...

14th century AD. A carnelian cloison with calligraphic inscription, set into a 20th century gold finger ring with facing female busts to the hoop,...

17th-19th century AD. A silver necklace of waisted links, the pendant an ellipsoid agate plaque with rosette edging, central foliate design on a h...