Stair Riser
late 1st century-2nd century (made)
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Stair Riser with Bacchanalian Scene,schist, 1st-2nd century AD, Peshawar Valley
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Schist |
| Brief description | Stair Riser with Bacchanalian Scene,schist, 1st-2nd century AD, Peshawar Valley |
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| Gallery label | 9. Stair Riser with a Drinking Scene
About 75–200
Kushan period
This relief shows the strong Roman influence on Gandharan art. The figures are dressed in Roman style, and the columns have Corinthian capitals. The subject is uncertain. It may be the presentation of the future Buddha, Prince Siddhartha, to his bride, or simply a festive scene. Some participants hold drinking vessels, others plantain leaves (possibly for use as fans).
Schist
Gandhara/North-west Pakistan (Buner, Swat region)
Given by Professor Benjamin Rowland
Museum no. IS.3-1971
(06/06/2011) |
| Credit line | Given by Prof. Benjamin Rowland |
| Object history | Received from Prof. B.Rowland, Cambridge, Mass. USA. Historical significance: Formerly B.Rowland collection |
| Historical context | This relief depicts six figures dressed in Roman style, some holding drinking vessels and others holding plantain leaves (possibly for use as fans) The subject may represent the presentation of the future Buddha, Prince Siddhartha, to his bride or simply be a festive scene. The figures are flanked by two columns with Corinthian-style capitals. The tenons used to secure this relief are visible on the upper edge. It is reportedly from a site in the Buner region of the Swat valley. |
| Production | Peshawar Valley, Pakistan |
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| Bibliographic reference | Rowland, B., The Art and Architecture of India, 1953, pp.82-3, pl.36
Rowland, B.,' Gandharan, Rome and Mathura : The Early Relief style', Archives of Chinese Art Society of America, 1956, vol X, pp.8-17
Broadman, Sir John, The Crossroads of Asia, Tranformation in Image and Symbol, Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, 1992, p.127, No.130
Stein, M.A., 'Detailed report of an archaeological tour with the Buner Field Force', Indian Antiquary, 1899, vol. 28, pp.14-28, and 33-63.
'La Chronique des Arts', Gazette des Beaux Arts, supplement, February 1972, No.1237, No 469 |
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| Accession number | IS.3-1971 |
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| Record created | February 13, 2000 |
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