Bidspirit auction | INDIAN STONE PANEL WITH THE

INDIAN STONE PANEL WITH THE TEACHING BUDDHA - Ca. AD 800 - 900. A carved schist panel depicting the teaching Buddha, flanked by disciples. The Buddha is seated in the centre, cross-legged, his hands raised in the gesture of teaching. He is flanked by multiple disciples on each side. Their faces are finely modelled with serene expressions. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 2300 Indian and Southeast Asian Art, Lot 162.Size: 555mm x 195mm; Weight: 23.67kgProvenance: From a professional UK collection of Asian and Himalayan art; previously with a London gallery, ex. A.H. collection; formerly acquired in France between 1980 and 2005.This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.