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A Gandharan Gray Schist Relief with an Archery Contest with Siddhartha Riding Kanthaka
A larger image of this Gandharan Gray Schist Relief with an Archery Contest with Siddhartha Riding Kanthaka. 2nd-3rd Century AD. Christies Lot 528, Sale 2578, 2012.
A gray schist relief with the archery contest
Gandhara, 2nd/3rd century
Carved with Siddhartha drawing a bow on his steed Kanthaka in full gallop, flanked by two attendant figures, separated from a large column at left
12 7/8 in. (32.7 cm.) wide
Provenance: Hiruma Collection, Japan, before 1986
Lot Essay: The relief most likely depicts one of a series of athletic contests, including archery and wrestling, whereby Siddhartha justified his worth as a suitor for his bride-to-be, Yasodhara.
Sale 2578
Indian & Southeast Asian Art
New York | 12 September 2012
Lot 528
Price realised: USD 5,000
Source: Christies
See also Horse-archers on Gandharan cosmetic lids with hunting scenes, 5th–6th century.
Gandharan Statue of Kumara, The Divine General. Peshawar, Pakistan, 2nd century. Los Angeles County Museum of Art M.85.279.3.
Gandharan relief with armoured archer.
Other Ancient Illustrations of Costume and Soldiers.