Kushan Empire

The Kushan Empire (c. 30–375 CE), a vibrant crossroads of Central Asia blending Greco-Buddhist, Persian, and Indian influences.

Male Atlantean figure in stucco, 300s CE

Male Atlantean Figure (300s CE)

Antiquities Asia Kushan Empire Sculpture

Known as a Male Atlantean Figure, it likely formed part of an architectural or decorative program within a Buddhist monastic complex.

Head of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara from the Kushan Empire, 300–500 CE

Head of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (300-500 CE)

Antiquities Asia Kushan Empire Sculpture

This ethereal head of Avalokiteshvara invites viewers to ponder the selfless ideals of bodhisattvas—enlightened beings who delay their own nirvana to aid others.

Winged Atlas from Gandhara, gray schist sculpture, 100–300 CE

Winged Atlas (100-300 CE)

Antiquities Asia Kushan Empire Sculpture

This atlas figure blends Greek mythological motifs with Buddhist iconography, showcasing the cultural crossroads of the Kushan Empire.