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Piedestal, Pakistan, ancient Gandhara region,...

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Piedestal, Pakistan, ancient Gandhara region, 3rd-4th century H. 35 cm - L. 34.5 cm. Grey schist Pedestal and feet of a standing Bodhisattva. The feet wear open sandals held by the gaping mouths of fantastic animals. To his left, a figure in prayer is kneeling. On the pedestal between two pilasters, a scene of the meditating Buddha flanked by two attendants.