A TRIANGULAR RELIEF CARVING WITH A MYTHICAL CREATURE
PROPERTY FROM THE MOITA COLLECTION OF GANDHARA ART
Ancient region of Gandhara, 2nd - 3rd century

Of triangular shape, the sides flattened, the centre deeply carved and showcasing a bent regardant winged mythical creature, possibly a griffin or a dragon, its lean body S-shaped, with a long tail and tall horns, mounted on a later wooden pedestal, 20.5cm x 30cm excluding the pedestal.