A GREY SCHIST GARLAND HOLDER WITH A WINGED CELESTIAL
PROPERTY FROM THE MOITA COLLECTION OF GANDHARA ART
Ancient region of Gandhara, 2nd - 3rd century

The architectural element carved in the shape of a tall volute, the external side of the volute with a winged celestial, his hairstyle similar to Gandharan Bodhisattvas and apsaras, holding his hands tight together, mounted on a later wooden base, 27.5cm x 23cm including the base.

For similar examples of garland holders typical in Gandharan architecture, please see Kurt Behrendt, The Art of Gandhara in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 2007, cats. 24 and 25.