INDIA Art of Gandhara. Black schist sculpture... Lot 1
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INDIA Art of Gandhara. Black schist sculpture of a seated winged Atlas holding a spear in his right hand. 2nd/3rd century.
H. 12x18.3x6.5 cm
Provenance:
Provenance: Bocion family (granddaughter of the artist) René Jaquerod (Art of Asia) Chemin du Lycée 4, 1009 Pully
Note:
In the Buddhist art of the Gandhara region at the time of intensified contacts with the Mediterranean world, the figure of Atlas was adopted, but with wings to appear superhuman.
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