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391 - Gandhara relief: Garuda battling the Nagas. Gandhara, ca. 2nd century CE. H 29 cm, W 34 cm, D ca. 15 cm. Gray slate. Deeply carved high relief. At the center stands the mighty Garuda with outstretched wings, surrounded by five anthropomorphic nagas. Three of the figures confront him, armed; two others are depicted subdued on the oval base. A dynamic, highly three-dimensional composition featuring deeply carved figures and finely detailed drapery. Includes the Sotheby’s catalog! Includes an excerpt from “Studies in Indology and Iranian Studies.” Fragmentary, with significant missing sections and chipping. A continuous crack running from the back to the front. Surface partially worn. Provenance: Formerly the R.P. Collection, Germany. Acquired from Nagel Stuttgart, circa 2000. Formerly of Sotheby’s, New York, April 21, 1990, Lot 206. Formerly of the Heeramaneck Gallery, New York, 1962.
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Gandhara relief: Garuda battling the Nagas. Gandhara, ca. 2nd century CE. H 29 cm, W 34 cm, D ca. 15 cm. Gray slate. Deeply carved high relief. At the center stands the mighty Garuda with outstretched wings, surrounded by five anthropomorphic nagas. Three of the figures confront him, armed; two others are depicted subdued on the oval base. A dynamic, highly three-dimensional composition featuring deeply carved figures and finely detailed drapery. Includes the Sotheby’s catalog! Includes an excerpt from “Studies in Indology and Iranian Studies.” Fragmentary, with significant missing sections and chipping. A continuous crack running from the back to the front. Surface partially worn. Provenance: Formerly the R.P. Collection, Germany. Acquired from Nagel Stuttgart, circa 2000. Formerly of Sotheby’s, New York, April 21, 1990, Lot 206. Formerly of the Heeramaneck Gallery, New York, 1962.
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