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THBGandharan Schist Roundel w/ Figures & Sea Monster
Lot 110
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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By Artemis Gallery
Mar 9, 2023
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**First Time At Auction**
Central Asia, Pakistan / Afghanistan, Gandharan Empire, ca, 200 BCE to 100 CE. An intriguing schist palette relief carved with a mythical scene of a woman and child with a serpentine monster in the shallow basin - likley representing a Nereid (Sea Nymph), seamonster, and a cherub. Although traditionally identified as a "cosmetic tray," the intricate carving leaves little room for mixing make up; recently, scholars have suggested these trays instead served a ceremonial purpose, such as a libation tray. During 2nd century B.C and 1st Century AD carved stone dishes luxury carved dish-like objects were produced, the iconography a reinterpretation of classic Indo-Greek culture after Alexander the Great's conquest of India. Size: 4.125" Diameter x 1" H (10.5 cm x 2.5 cm)
For a smiliar example at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's website, "Winged Eros Riding a Lion-Headed Sea Monster" accession number: 1987.142.42.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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#177290Old loss and chips to rim. Abrasions and chips to verso / base. Some softening to details, but overall excellent. Light mineral and earthen encrustations in recessed areas.Condition
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