The Kushan Period (c. 30–375 CE), a vibrant crossroads of Central Asia blending Greco-Buddhist, Persian, and Indian influences. This collection reflects the dynamic artistry of the Silk Road’s cultural hub.
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.
Known as a Male Atlantean Figure, it likely formed part of an architectural or decorative program within a Buddhist monastic complex.
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.