Shale stele. Gandhara, 2nd-4th Century

Shale stele representing a historic scene with Buddha Shakyamuni, seated in lotus position (padma sana) amongst his disciples.

Gandhara, 2nd-4th Century

Height: 26,5 cm (10-1/4 in.) - Width: 20,5 cm (8 in.) - Depth: 4,5 cm (1-3/4 in.)

The stele presents few visible losses and Buddha’s facial mask was replaced (recent work)

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