26th Apr, 2023 11:00
Asian & Islamic Works of Art
97
A GANDHARA GREY SCHIST RELIEF PANEL, NORTH-WESTERN PAKISTAN, 3RD/4TH CENTURY
depicting two putti supporting a leafy garland weighed down by fruit, 23 x 35 x 5cm
Provenance: Formerly property of a deceased British diplomat, thence by inheritance
The Greco-Roman imagery is particularly evident in this sculpture, with the turban and ear ornaments amongst the few indications of Asian origin. For one of several similar friezes in the British Museum, see inv. no. OA 1940.7-13.1
depicting two putti supporting a leafy garland weighed down by fruit, 23 x 35 x 5cm
Provenance: Formerly property of a deceased British diplomat, thence by inheritance
The Greco-Roman imagery is particularly evident in this sculpture, with the turban and ear ornaments amongst the few indications of Asian origin. For one of several similar friezes in the British Museum, see inv. no. OA 1940.7-13.1
Auction: Asian & Islamic Works of Art, 26th Apr, 2023
