Frieze
Object Number:
22082
Current Location:
Collections storage
Provenience:
Pakistan
Swat Valley
Date Made:
2nd century-3rd century
Early Date:
100
Late Date:
299
Section:
Asian
Materials:
Stone
Technique:
Carved
Relief
Description:
Graeco-Buddhist stone fragment. Scene is probably that of the hymn of Naga Kalika or the temptation of the Buddha by Mara and his daughters. On the far left is a monk with an alms bowl. The putti decorating the columns continue the Hellenic tradition. Obtained at Rawalpindi, where they were brought down by Afghan traders. Typical of pieces from Gandhara. See also 22081 and 22080.
Credit Line:
Gift of Furness, Hiller and Harrison
Other Number:
Current & Past Exhibitions:
Buddhism: History and Diversity of a Great Tradition (12 Dec 1985 - 21 Oct 2012)
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