A large and important bronze Stupa Gandhara, 3rd/4th Century The square base molded in relief with pairs of seated Buddhas on each side alternating with columns, with further columns rising from each corner supporting seated lions, the domed central element incorporating niches in the four Cardinal Directions interspersed with elephant heads in relief, the superstructure supported by struts of standing Bodhisattvas with seven parasols incised with lotus leaves and with suspended chains, the finial with five further parasols, including a spherical gold reliquary containing two smaller silver boxes and covers 51.5/8 in. (131 cm.) high
A large and important bronze Stupa Gandhara, 3rd/4th Century The square base molded in relief with pairs of seated Buddhas on each side alternating with columns, with further columns rising from each corner supporting seated lions, the domed central element incorporating niches in the four Cardinal Directions interspersed with elephant heads in relief, the superstructure supported by struts of standing Bodhisattvas with seven parasols incised with lotus leaves and with suspended chains, the finial with five further parasols, including a spherical gold reliquary containing two smaller silver boxes and covers 51.5/8 in. (131 cm.) high
.jpg "Quelle: Christie's")
.jpg "Quelle: Christie's")
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