Relief panel
Relief Panel
2nd century- 4th century (made)
2nd century- 4th century (made)
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Relief panel depicting part of a frieze of five male figures, probably worshippers, some holding offerings. They are all wearing dhoti and dupatta. The men are characterised as members of a high caste by the bracelets, necklaces, ear-rings and turbans. They are slender and well shaped - their measured movements befit their elevated social condition. Their narrow faces are characterised by elongated, almond-shaped eyes and moustaches under long narrow noses.
Object details
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Object type | |
Title | Relief panel (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Grey schist |
Brief description | Frieze of male figures,grey schist, 1st Century AD, Gandhara |
Physical description | Relief panel depicting part of a frieze of five male figures, probably worshippers, some holding offerings. They are all wearing dhoti and dupatta. The men are characterised as members of a high caste by the bracelets, necklaces, ear-rings and turbans. They are slender and well shaped - their measured movements befit their elevated social condition. Their narrow faces are characterised by elongated, almond-shaped eyes and moustaches under long narrow noses. |
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Credit line | Presented by A.J. Bloomfield |
Object history | Given by A.J.Bloomfield. |
Historical context | This relief is reminiscent of Roman reliefs from the early imperial times. |
Production | Gandhara |
Subject depicted | |
Bibliographic reference | Ackermann, Hans Christoph. Narrative Stone Reliefs from Gandhara in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Catalogue and Attempt at a Stylistic History. Reports and Memoirs. Director of the Series Giuseppe Tucci. Volume XVII. IsMEO, Rome, 1975.
pps.8 and 50, pl. III a |
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Accession number | IS.87-1958 |
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Record created | May 2, 2002 |
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