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Editorial RELIEVE con la representaci?n de una ESCENA DE LA VIDA DEL BUDA SHAKYAMUNI. Periodo Kushana. Regi?n de Gandhara (Pakist?n). Museo de Arte Nelson-Atkins (The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art). Kansas City. Estado de Missouri. Estados Unidos.
Editorial Silver tetradrachm of Azes I, Scythian, from Gandhara and Taxila, north-west Pakistan, 57-10 BCE. Appropriate for a ruler whose ancestors were nomads from Central Asia, his coin image shows a king with standard and spear, mounted on horseback. CM 1894-...
Editorial Head of Buddha. Present-day Afghanistan or Pakistan; Ancient region of Gandhara. Date: 201 AD-400 AD. Dimensions: 18.2 ? 22. ? 16.1 cm (7 1/8 ? 9 ? 6 in.). Stucco with pigments. Origin: Gandhara.
Editorial Corinthian Capital with Sun God Surya Riding a Chariot (Quadriga). Pakistan; Ancient region of Gandhara. Date: 101 AD-200 AD. Dimensions: 14.8 ? 29 ? 10.4 cm (5 13/16 ? 11 7/16 ? 4 1/16 in.). Gray schist. Origin: Gandhara.
Editorial Veneration of the Buddha's Relics. Present-day Pakistan or Afghanistan; Ancient region of Gandhara. Date: 150 AD-250 AD. Dimensions: 24.4 ? 24.3 ? 9.7 cm (9 9/16 ? 9 9/16 ? 3 3/16 in.). Schist. Origin: Gandhara.
Editorial Serpent King (Nagaraja) Emerging from a Lotus. Pakistan; Ancient region of Gandhara. Date: 101 AD-200 AD. Dimensions: 22.9 ? 25 ? 3 cm (9 ? 9 13/16 ?1 3/16 in.). Gray schist. Origin: Gandhara.
Editorial Painted Bowl with Faunal and Floral Design. Pakistan; Ancient region of Gandhara. Date: 401 AD-500 AD. Dimensions: 7.9 ? 11.9 ? 12 cm (3 1/8 ? 4 11/16 ? 4 3/4 in.). Terracotta with black pigment. Origin: Gandhara.
Editorial Oval Cosmetic Box Lid with a Man Being Entertained by a Lyrist. Pakistan; Ancient region of Gandhara. Date: 401 AD-600 AD. Dimensions: 11.4 ? 8.9 cm (4 1/2 ? 3 1/2 in.). Gray schist. Origin: Gandhara.
Editorial Painted Bowl with Fish and Lotus Design. Pakistan; Ancient region of Gandhara. Date: 401 AD-500 AD. Dimensions: 6.1 ? 15.8 ? 15.7 cm (2 3/8 ? 6 3/16 ? 6 3/16 in.). Terracotta with black pigment. Origin: Gandhara.
Editorial The Birth and the First Seven Steps of the Buddha. Pakistan; Present-day Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, ancient region of Gandhara. Date: 101 AD-300 AD. Dimensions: 27.3 ? 52.1 ? 10.8 cm (10 3/4 ? 20 1/2 ? 4 1/4 in.). Phyllite. Origin: Gandhara.
Editorial Ruler: Azilises of Gandhara, died 31 B.C., ruled 5735 B.C.Mint: India, Coin of Azilises from?India, 5735 B.C., Silver, 1.90 g, 3:00, 16.5?mm, Made in India, Greek, 1st century B.C., Numismatics.
Editorial Seated Female, Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara), 1st3rd century, Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara), Stone, H. 4 in. (10.2 cm), Sculpture.
Editorial Lower Section of a Box, Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara), ca. 5th century, Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara), Stone, Gr. L. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm), Sculpture.
Editorial Reliquary, Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara), First three quarters of the 1st century(?), Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara), Schist, Diam. 2 in. (5.1 cm), Sculpture.
Editorial Fragment of a frieze from the central step of a stair leading up to a stupa. Limestone, H: 17,2, L: 25,9 cm Gandhara-style, from Chatchil-i-Gundi, Hadda, Afghanistan. MG 17210.
Editorial Head of Buddha. Present-day Afghanistan or Pakistan; Ancient region of Gandhara. Date: 201 AD-400 AD. Dimensions: 18.2 ? 22. ? 16.1 cm (7 1/8 ? 9 ? 6 in.). Stucco with pigments. Origin: Gandhara.
Editorial Corinthian Capital with Sun God Surya Riding a Chariot (Quadriga). Pakistan; Ancient region of Gandhara. Date: 101 AD-200 AD. Dimensions: 14.8 ? 29 ? 10.4 cm (5 13/16 ? 11 7/16 ? 4 1/16 in.). Gray schist. Origin: Gandhara.
Editorial Serpent King (Nagaraja) Emerging from a Lotus. Pakistan; Ancient region of Gandhara. Date: 101 AD-200 AD. Dimensions: 22.9 ? 25 ? 3 cm (9 ? 9 13/16 ?1 3/16 in.). Gray schist. Origin: Gandhara.
Editorial Painted Bowl with Faunal and Floral Design. Pakistan; Ancient region of Gandhara. Date: 401 AD-500 AD. Dimensions: 7.9 ? 11.9 ? 12 cm (3 1/8 ? 4 11/16 ? 4 3/4 in.). Terracotta with black pigment. Origin: Gandhara.
Editorial Veneration of the Buddha's Relics. Present-day Pakistan or Afghanistan; Ancient region of Gandhara. Date: 150 AD-250 AD. Dimensions: 24.4 ? 24.3 ? 9.7 cm (9 9/16 ? 9 9/16 ? 3 3/16 in.). Schist. Origin: Gandhara.
Editorial The Birth and the First Seven Steps of the Buddha. Pakistan; Present-day Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, ancient region of Gandhara. Date: 101 AD-300 AD. Dimensions: 27.3 ? 52.1 ? 10.8 cm (10 3/4 ? 20 1/2 ? 4 1/4 in.). Phyllite. Origin: Gandhara.
Editorial Corinthian Capital with Sun God Surya Riding a Chariot (Quadriga). Pakistan; Ancient region of Gandhara. Date: 101 AD-200 AD. Dimensions: 14.8 ? 29 ? 10.4 cm (5 13/16 ? 11 7/16 ? 4 1/16 in.). Gray schist. Origin: Gandhara.
Editorial Veneration of the Buddha's Relics. Present-day Pakistan or Afghanistan; Ancient region of Gandhara. Date: 150 AD-250 AD. Dimensions: 24.4 ? 24.3 ? 9.7 cm (9 9/16 ? 9 9/16 ? 3 3/16 in.). Schist. Origin: Gandhara.
Editorial Serpent King (Nagaraja) Emerging from a Lotus. Pakistan; Ancient region of Gandhara. Date: 101 AD-200 AD. Dimensions: 22.9 ? 25 ? 3 cm (9 ? 9 13/16 ?1 3/16 in.). Gray schist. Origin: Gandhara.
Editorial Painted Bowl with Faunal and Floral Design. Pakistan; Ancient region of Gandhara. Date: 401 AD-500 AD. Dimensions: 7.9 ? 11.9 ? 12 cm (3 1/8 ? 4 11/16 ? 4 3/4 in.). Terracotta with black pigment. Origin: Gandhara.
Editorial The Birth and the First Seven Steps of the Buddha. Pakistan; Present-day Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, ancient region of Gandhara. Date: 101 AD-300 AD. Dimensions: 27.3 ? 52.1 ? 10.8 cm (10 3/4 ? 20 1/2 ? 4 1/4 in.). Phyllite. Origin: Gandhara.
Editorial Dish with Apollo and Daphne.
Editorial Reliquary with Contents.
Editorial Roundel with a Winged Female Deity.
Editorial Lid with Seated Male Figure.
Editorial RELIQUARY.
Editorial Fragment of a Halo with Buddha Figure.
Editorial Rondel with the Goddess Hariti.
Editorial Base for a Seated Buddha with Figures of Ascetics, 2nd half of the 2nd Century. Pakistan, Gandhara, Kushan Period (1st century-320). Gray schist; overall: 38 x 36.2 x 9 cm (14 15/16 x 14 1/4 x 3 9/16 in.).
Editorial Lid with Combat between a Man and a Lion, c. 200s-300s. Pakistan, Gandhara, late Kushan Period (1st century-320). Steatite; overall: 9.8 x 14.2 cm (3 7/8 x 5 9/16 in.).
Editorial Corinthian Capital with Sun God Surya Riding a Chariot (Quadriga). Pakistan; Ancient region of Gandhara. Date: 101 AD-200 AD. Dimensions: 14.8 ? 29 ? 10.4 cm (5 13/16 ? 11 7/16 ? 4 1/16 in.). Gray schist. Origin: Gandhara.
Editorial Veneration of the Buddha's Relics. Present-day Pakistan or Afghanistan; Ancient region of Gandhara. Date: 150 AD-250 AD. Dimensions: 24.4 ? 24.3 ? 9.7 cm (9 9/16 ? 9 9/16 ? 3 3/16 in.). Schist. Origin: Gandhara.
Editorial Serpent King (Nagaraja) Emerging from a Lotus. Pakistan; Ancient region of Gandhara. Date: 101 AD-200 AD. Dimensions: 22.9 ? 25 ? 3 cm (9 ? 9 13/16 ?1 3/16 in.). Gray schist. Origin: Gandhara.
Editorial Pendant with Shri, c. 100s. Pakistan, Gandhara, Sirkap, Kushan Period (1st century-320). Gold repouss? and carnelian; diameter: 5 cm (1 15/16 in.).
Editorial Reliquary Box, 200-400. Pakistan, Gandhara, probably Swat, late Kushan period (AD 1-320). Bronze; diameter: 8.6 cm (3 3/8 in.); overall: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.).
Editorial Bird with Human Head, possibly Hermes, c. 200s-300s. Pakistan, Gandhara, Kushan Period (1st century-320). Bronze; overall: 5 cm (1 15/16 in.).
Editorial The Great Miracle at Shravasti, c. 100. Pakistan, Gandhara, Peshawar Valley, early Kushan Period (1st century-320). Schist with traces of gold; overall: 23.8 x 29.2 cm (9 3/8 x 11 1/2 in.).
Editorial Miniature Stone Reliquary or Toilette Casket, 1-100. Pakistan, Gandhara, probably Sirkap, early Kushan Period (AD 1-320). Gray schist; diameter: 4 cm (1 9/16 in.); overall: 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in.).
Editorial Winged Atlas Figure, 200s. Pakistan, Gandhara, Gandhara period, 3rd century. Schist; overall: 38.1 cm (15 in.).
Editorial Plaque with a Male Head, 100s. Pakistan, Gandhara, Kushan Period (1st century-320). Gray schist; overall: 7 x 7 cm (2 3/4 x 2 3/4 in.).
Editorial Head of Buddha. Present-day Afghanistan or Pakistan; Ancient region of Gandhara. Date: 201 AD-400 AD. Dimensions: 18.2 ? 22. ? 16.1 cm (7 1/8 ? 9 ? 6 in.). Stucco with pigments. Origin: Gandhara.
Editorial Serpent King (Nagaraja) Emerging from a Lotus. Pakistan; Ancient region of Gandhara. Date: 101 AD-200 AD. Dimensions: 22.9 ? 25 ? 3 cm (9 ? 9 13/16 ?1 3/16 in.). Gray schist. Origin: Gandhara.
Editorial Painted Bowl with Faunal and Floral Design. Pakistan; Ancient region of Gandhara. Date: 401 AD-500 AD. Dimensions: 7.9 ? 11.9 ? 12 cm (3 1/8 ? 4 11/16 ? 4 3/4 in.). Terracotta with black pigment. Origin: Gandhara.
Editorial Painted Bowl with Fish and Lotus Design. Pakistan; Ancient region of Gandhara. Date: 401 AD-500 AD. Dimensions: 6.1 ? 15.8 ? 15.7 cm (2 3/8 ? 6 3/16 ? 6 3/16 in.). Terracotta with black pigment. Origin: Gandhara.
Editorial The Birth and the First Seven Steps of the Buddha. Pakistan; Present-day Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, ancient region of Gandhara. Date: 101 AD-300 AD. Dimensions: 27.3 ? 52.1 ? 10.8 cm (10 3/4 ? 20 1/2 ? 4 1/4 in.). Phyllite. Origin: Gandhara.
Editorial Corinthian Capital with Sun God Surya Riding a Chariot (Quadriga). Pakistan; Ancient region of Gandhara. Date: 101 AD-200 AD. Dimensions: 14.8 ? 29 ? 10.4 cm (5 13/16 ? 11 7/16 ? 4 1/16 in.). Gray schist. Origin: Gandhara.
Editorial Veneration of the Buddha's Relics. Present-day Pakistan or Afghanistan; Ancient region of Gandhara. Date: 150 AD-250 AD. Dimensions: 24.4 ? 24.3 ? 9.7 cm (9 9/16 ? 9 9/16 ? 3 3/16 in.). Schist. Origin: Gandhara.
Editorial Oval Cosmetic Box Lid with a Man Being Entertained by a Lyrist. Pakistan; Ancient region of Gandhara. Date: 401 AD-600 AD. Dimensions: 11.4 ? 8.9 cm (4 1/2 ? 3 1/2 in.). Gray schist. Origin: Gandhara.
Editorial Reliquary with Contents.
Editorial Roundel with a Winged Female Deity.
Editorial Fragment of a Halo with Buddha Figure.
Editorial Lid with Seated Male Figure.
Editorial RELIQUARY.
Editorial Head of Buddha.
Editorial Fragment of a Lid (?) with a Hunting Scene.
Editorial Box Lid with a Winged Lion and Remnant of an Iron Hinge.
Editorial Panel with Marine Deity.
Editorial Reliquary with Contents.
Editorial Box Lid with a Lion Attacking an Elephant.
Editorial Gold amulet containing relics, 2nd century. This amulet would have been valued for exuding divine energy and was probably worn as a protective talisman by a pious Buddhist. One of the gold coins discovered in the amulet is well known for its depiction ...
Editorial Buddhist text. Kharosthi Buddhist text. The manuscript is written on birchbark and is part of a group of early manuscripts from Gandhara (modern East Afghanistan/Noth-West Pakistan). Image taken from Kharosthi Buddhist text. . Source: Or. 14915, f.1v....
Editorial Fragmentary Buddhist text. Kharosthi Buddhist text. The manuscript is written on birchbark and is part of a group of early manuscripts from Gandhara (modern East Afghanistan/Noth-West Pakistan). Image taken from Kharosthi Buddhist text. . Source: Or. ...
Editorial Silver tetradrachm of Azes I, Scythian, from Gandhara and Taxila, north-west Pakistan, 57-10 BCE. Appropriate for a ruler whose ancestors were nomads from Central Asia, his coin image shows a king with standard and spear, mounted on horseback. CM 1894-...
Editorial Two Rondels with Heads, ca. 1st century, Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara), Bronze, Diam. 1 5/8 in (4.1 cm), Metalwork.
Editorial Dish with Apollo and Daphne.
Editorial Head of Buddha.
Editorial Fragment of a Lid (?) with a Hunting Scene.
Editorial Reliquary with Contents.
Editorial Roundel with a Winged Female Deity.
Editorial Box Lid with a Winged Lion and Remnant of an Iron Hinge.
Editorial Panel with Marine Deity.
Editorial Reliquary with Contents.
Editorial Lid with Seated Male Figure.
Editorial RELIQUARY.
Editorial Fragment of a Halo with Buddha Figure.
Editorial Box Lid with a Lion Attacking an Elephant.
Editorial Rondel with the Goddess Hariti.
Editorial Four Ascetic Brahmans.
Editorial Procession of Five Figures, ca. 2nd century, Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara), Schist with traces of gold foil, 9 5/8 x 12 3/16 in. (24.5 x 31 cm), Sculpture.
Editorial Four Ascetic Brahmans, ca. 2nd century, Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara), Stone, 6 1/4 x 8 1/8 in. (15.9 x 20.6 cm), Sculpture.
Editorial Inscribed Reliquary, Donated by King Indravarman, A.D. 5?6, Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara, Bajaur), Schist, Diam. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm), Sculpture, Inscribed: 'In the sixty-third year of the late Great King Aya [Azes], on the sixteenth day of the m...
Editorial The Dream of Queen Maya (the Buddha's Conception), Kushan period, ca. 2nd century, Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara), Schist, H. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm); W. 7 5/8 in. (19.4 cm); D. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm), Sculpture, Female attendants and guards, one of who...
Editorial Reliquary, ca. 1st?3rd century, Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara), Schist, H. 1/16 in. (0.2 cm); Diam. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm), Sculpture.
Editorial Pair of Lions with Attendant, 3rd?5th century, Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara), Schist, H. 20 in. (50.8 cm), Sculpture, Such lions are often seen as components of the bases of late Gandharan images.
Editorial Dish with Winged Eros Riding a Lion-Headed Sea Monster, 1st century B.C., Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara), Schist, Diam. 6 in. (15.2 cm); D. 1 in. (2.5 cm), Sculpture, This dish from the ancient region of Gandhara dates from the second century B....
Editorial Dish with a Sea Monster and Marine Deity, ca. 1st century B.C.?3rd century A.D., Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara), Green Stone, Diam. 3 3/4 in. (9.5cm), Sculpture.
Editorial Box Lid with a Phoenix, ca. 5th century, Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara), Schist, W. 4 3/16 in. (10.6 cm), Sculpture, Box lids are rare examples of nonreligious art of the fifth century, little of which has survived. They are closely related in s...
Editorial Intaglio Seal with Footprints of the Buddha (Buddhapada), ca. 4th century, Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara), Lapis lazuli, W. 1 in. (2.5 cm), Seals.
Editorial Two Rondels with Heads, ca. 1st century, Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara), Bronze, Diam. 1 5/8 in (4.1 cm), Metalwork.
Editorial RELIEVE con la representaci?n de una ESCENA DE LA VIDA DEL BUDA SHAKYAMUNI. Periodo Kushana. Regi?n de Gandhara (Pakist?n). Museo de Arte Nelson-Atkins (The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art). Kansas City. Estado de Missouri. Estados Unidos.
Editorial Silver tetradrachm of Azes I, Scythian, from Gandhara and Taxila, north-west Pakistan, 57-10 BCE. Appropriate for a ruler whose ancestors were nomads from Central Asia, his coin image shows a king with standard and spear, mounted on horseback. CM 1894-...
Editorial Fragment of a frieze from the central step of a stair leading up to a stupa. Limestone, H: 17,2, L: 25,9 cm Gandhara-style, from Chatchil-i-Gundi, Hadda, Afghanistan. MG 17210.