Fragment of a frieze with a male figure

India / South Asia Collection

Accession Nr.: 2218
Type: relief
Date of production:
1st - 3rd c.
Gandhara art
Place of production:
Acquisition: donation of Imre Schwaiger
Materials: slate
Techniques: carved
Dimensions: height: 27 cm
width: 16.5 cm
depth: 7 cm
A fragment of a relief, which is also a detail of a Buddhist group representation. The male figure with mustach and beard leans on his left elbow and raises his broken right arm to his head. A draped cloak can be seen on his body from left to right.

Himalayan schist.