The life of the Buddha, schist from Hadda, 1st-3rd centuries, h. 78 cm, w. 36 cm.

Buddhist sculpture- Stone heads and reliefs

Material: Rocks/Stones | Type: Sculptures/Relief carving | Countries: Afghanistan

  • Period

    Pre-Islamic

  • Red List

    Red List – Afghanistan

Category

Buddhist sculpture- Stone heads and reliefs
The schist reliefs in the Gandhara style sometimes have narrative subjects.
© Guimet Museum, photo Thierry Ollivier.