Lot 55
 
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GANDHARA, 2ND - 3RD CENTURY
Grey Schist
15.75 in (40.4 cm) high

NON-EXPORTABLE REGISTERED ANTIQUITY

PROVENANCE
The Rumi Mistry Collection, Mumbai


Palace scenes and vignettes from the Jataka Tales were a popular theme in Gandharan sculpture. This grey schist door jamb is carved in high relief. Two figures are shown in each frame with laurel leaves forming the decorative vertical edge of the composition. Each of the figures has hairstyles and clothing that is typical of the Gandharan style. The central vignette shows two musicians.




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  Lot 55 of 81  

CLASSICAL INDIAN ART | LIVE AUCTION, MUMBAI
9 MARCH 2017

Estimate
Rs 5,00,000 - 7,00,000
$7,580 - 10,610

Winning Bid
Rs 6,00,000
$9,091
(Inclusive of Buyer's Premium)










 



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