

The Gift of Anathapindada
The image depicts a stone sculpture titled "The Gift of Anathapindada" by an unknown artist. The sculpture features a group of people carved from gray stone with orange-brown spots of discoloration. The scene shows one central figure standing with their left hand resting on their chest and their right hand extended outward, holding a bowl. To their left, another figure holds out a bowl while a figure kneels at their feet. Behind them are multiple figures; some wear head wraps and have their hands clasped in front of their faces. The background behind the sculpture fades from dark gray at the top to white at the bottom. The sculpture's base is flat and rectangular with a jagged edge at the top.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 2nd–3rd century
- Medium
- Schist with traces of gold foil
- Culture
- Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
- Dimensions
- 500 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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