

Procession of Five Figures
The Procession of Five Figures by unknown artist. The image depicts a gray stone carving with a rectangular shape and a flat top featuring a lip around the edge. A row of five human figures carved in relief, with folds of clothing indicated. From left to right, the first figure is an older man with a beard wearing a short sleeved tunic and holding a bag. The next figure is a younger man with a cloth wrapped around his head, wearing a short tunic. The next figure wears a dhoti and a shawl over his left shoulder. The fourth figure, wearing a dhoti and shawl, holds a staff. The fifth figure wears a dhoti and shawl and holds a long staff. The background of the image is gray. The bottom surface has a decorative border. The stone has a rough texture with areas of discoloration and chipped edges.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 2nd century
- Medium
- Schist with traces of gold foil
- Culture
- Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
- Dimensions
- 600 × 480 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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