Beschreibung:

GANDHARAN ATLANTES FRIEZE FRAGMENT 2nd-3rd century AD A fragment of a carved schist frieze depicting a horizontal band with texturing supporting two Atlantes figures each crouching with one raised hand, the other resting on the knee; coiled and looped vegetation below the horizontal band; mounted on a custom-made stand. 8 kg, 37 cm including stand (14 1/2"). Fine condition. Provenance From an important collection of Asian art; acquired in the 1960s-1970s. Footnotes Atlantes are an architectural motif based on the Greek sculptural figure of Atlas supporting the globe. Atlantes normally occur in groups and are often winged, using just one hand to support their burden.