sculpture carving stupa fragment

amorini

Carved schist relief representing amorini. Amorini symbolise love, like cherubs, and are generally naked, wearing only necklaces and anklets. They originated in Greece and spread throughout Western Asia, becoming particularly popular in Gandhara. The amorini are shown holding an undulating garland on their shoulders, with bunches of fruit hanging at the bottom of the loops, while gods and goddesses occupy the spaces above.

Reid,Alexander.J.Forsyth Gen Sir

Gandhara style

200 Late: 400 Period: Kushana period

Reid,Alexander.J.Forsyth Gen Sir

stone schist

H: 285 mm W: 345 mm

Asia Pakistan Swat.Valley Morah.Pass Nulbanda Swat.Valley Morah.Pass