sculpture carving stupa fragment

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Title

sculpture carving stupa fragment

Identifier

Subject

Atlant

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. 

Creator

Reid,Alexander.J.Forsyth Gen Sir

Source

Gandhara style

Contributor

Reid,Alexander.J.Forsyth Gen Sir

Relation

stone schist

Format

H: 177 mm W: 250 mm

Coverage

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