A Gandharian Gray Schist Figure of a Kneeling Atlas, ca. 2nd - 4th century CE Medium - Silver in so doing

in so doing

thereafter Henry Anavian

adjustable up to 18 inches

02 ct diamond (I1 clarity

A Gandharian Gray Schist Figure of a Kneeling Atlas, ca. 2nd - 4th century CE Medium - Silver in so doingThis finely carved gray schist figure of a kneeling Atlas showcases the muscular tension and expressive modeling typical of later Gandharan sculpture. Shown with one knee raised and the other folded beneath him, he braces his weight in a dynamic pose that conveys the effort of supporting a cosmic burden. The muscular torso, deeply drilled beard, and curled hair are rendered with crisp detail, while the draped garment falls in elegant layered folds