Title
sculpture carving stupa fragment
Identifier
Description
Fragment of a relief showing a kneeling Atlant with wings and elephantine feet (larger of the two panels on display in the museum). Inscription: Old label: 1
This motif has ancient near Eastern origins and is found in early Indian and Greek art. In Gandhara, the Atlantes range from crouching or squatting youths to bearded old men and, unlike classical Atlantes, can have wings and elephant feet.
This motif has ancient near Eastern origins and is found in early Indian and Greek art. In Gandhara, the Atlantes range from crouching or squatting youths to bearded old men and, unlike classical Atlantes, can have wings and elephant feet.
Format
H: 177 mm W: 250 mm
Coverage
Asia Pakistan Swat.Valley Morah.Pass Nulbanda Swat.Valley Morah.Pass
Creator
Reid,Alexander.J.Forsyth Gen Sir
Source
Gandhara style
Subject
Atlant
Relation
stone schist
Contributor
Reid,Alexander.J.Forsyth Gen Sir
UUID
e42f974e-f4c0-4d40-bcb3-89d5c1995846
