A Gandhara schist stone relief fragment carved with scenes from the life of Siddharta: To the right “The Rununciation”, Siddharta seated on a couch where Yasodhara (wife) is sleeping surrounded by attendants. To the left “The Great Departure”, Siddharta on his horse Kanthaka supported by a yaksha. The scenes are divided by pilasters carved front and on end sides with seated Buddhas. 3rd-4th century AD. L. 46 cm. H. 17 cm. D. 5 cm.
Provenance: A Danish private collection.
A letter regarding the subject matter from the Danish Nationalmuseum dated 1975 is included (a copy)
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