A GREY SCHIST CARVED FRAGMENT WITH A RAMPANT LION
PROPERTY FROM THE MOITA COLLECTION OF GANDHARA ART
Ancient region of Gandhara, 2nd - 3rd century

Of square shape, the fragmentary panel deeply carved and depicting a rampant lion standing on its hind legs, attacking a man to the left, on the right another man trying to attack the lion from the back, his hair tied up in a bun and his garment reminiscent of Greek soldiers' cloaks, 17cm x 15.5cm.