Reserved for Kokhou Authentic Gandharan Schist Relief of Standing Bodhisattvas circa 1st century CE-COA- modern day Pakistan and Afghanistan

Authentic Gandharan Schist Relief of Standing Bodhisattvas circa 1st century CE (AD). A beautiful grey schist panel depicting two rows of Bodhisattvas who surround an altar. The altar is empty now, but probably once held a figure of the seated Buddha. The central row of four standing Bodhisattvas is particularly well carved, with each posed in a lifelike manner, turned towards each other, standing contrapposto, and with unique, individualized faces. A column, now partially lost, borders the right side of the relief panel. Size: 12" W x 9.15" H (30.5 cm x 23.2 cm); 11" H (27.9 cm) on included custom stand. Condition: Wear on surface commensurate with age. Figure in altar and columnar figure are lost, as are the heads of the top three figures and part of the torso of one of the lower figures. Despite these losses, much of the original detail remains, especially of the four central figures. Provenance: Comes with Certificate of Authenticity from Artemis Gallery, prior: private East C