Gandhara - Jatakas Frieze > Lot No. 925

Description:
2nd-3rd Century AD. Gray schist relief fragment portraying a group of standing figures, belonging to a larger narrative frieze depicting one of the early jatakas.

Measurements:
3.485 Kg, 270 mm high (10.5 inches).

Condition:
Fine condition, mounted for display.

Provenance:
NW Frontier Province, Pakistan. Acquired in the 1950's, ex Austrian Collection.

Estimate: £300 - 500 (EUR 360 - 600; USD 480 - 790)

Auction date: Thursday 9th September 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £200