A Gandhara grey schist fragment

2nd-3rd Century AD

Part of a carved support for the throne of Buddha, depicting an Atlantid, the mature male with curly hair and beard, naked, kneeling with right hand raised, wings to the back, mounted on an associated hardwood stand.

18.5cm high (23cm including stand)

Condition Report

Showing significant signs of age. Please refer to images.

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