Crafted in stucco during the late Kushan period around the 300s CE in the Gandhara region of present-day Afghanistan, this sculpture depicts the seated Buddha in a meditative pose, flanked by two attendants offering tributes.
A patera is a shallow bowl or dish traditionally used for libations—the ritual pouring of liquids such as water, wine, or oil as offerings to deities, ancestors, or sacred forces.
This ethereal head of Avalokiteshvara invites viewers to ponder the selfless ideals of bodhisattvas—enlightened beings who delay their own nirvana to aid others.
This atlas figure blends Greek mythological motifs with Buddhist iconography, showcasing the cultural crossroads of the Kushan Empire.
