Winged Gandharva holding drum

Fragment of an Acroterion

India / South Asia Collection

Accession Nr.: 50.45.1
Type: relief; architecture
Date of production:
2nd-3rd c.
Gandhara art
Place of production:
Acquisition: donation of Imre Schwaiger
Materials: grey schist
Techniques: carved
Dimensions: height: 19.5 cm
width: 5 cm
depth: 18 cm
A standing winged Gandharva figure, holding an Indian-type drum. Supported by a volute (acroterion). Hellenistic style. Made of Himalayan grey slate.