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A schist sculpture fragment of a lion, Gandhara, 2nd-3rd Century.
Hammer price
5 500SEK
Estimate
4 000 - 6 000 SEK

Measurements 11,5x7x5,5 cm.

Wear.

Provenance

Acquired by the Swedish Diplomat Per Falkenström (1928-2012), while he was stationed in Pakistan in the mid 1960’s.

More information

Might have been part of the architectural deocration of a stupa. The Lion representation often refer to Buddha himself as he was born in the shakya or 'lion' clan.

For condition report contact specialist
Cecilia Nordström
Stockholm
Cecilia Nordström
Senior Specialist Asian Ceramics and Works of Art, European Ceramics and Glass
+46 (0)739 40 08 02
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