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Ancient Gandharan Pottery Plaque of Buddha's First Bath

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Ancient Gandharan Pottery Plaque of Buddha's First Bath

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Description

Central Asia, Afghanistan / Pakistan to Northern India, Gandharan Empire / Kushan Period, ca. 100 BCE to 500 CE. A pottery plaque in relief depicting the child Siddhartha - the future Buddha- being bathed / purified by 4 attendants - and 2 might be kings or deity figures. Votive plaques such as this may have been used in a shrine or temple as a devotional offering. Size: 3.25" L x 2.25" W (8.3 cm x 5.7 cm)

Provenance: private southern California, USA collection, acquired before 2000

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Condition

Softening to finer details. Mineral and earthen deposits in recessed areas. Minor surface nicks and abrasions.

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Ancient Gandharan Pottery Plaque of Buddha's First Bath

Name: Ancient Gandharan Pottery Plaque of Buddha's First Bath
SKU: 178036370
Price: 400 USD
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