Gandhara Collection

Seated Buddha from Gandhara, shows him as a teacher. Pakistan, about 2nd - 3rd century AD
529909 Seated Buddha from Gandhara, shows him as a teacher. Pakistan, about 2nd - 3rd century AD; Universal History Archive/UIG

Seated Buddha from Gandhara, shows him as a teacher. Pakistan, about 2nd - 3rd century AD (sculpture)
529908 Seated Buddha from Gandhara, shows him as a teacher. Pakistan, about 2nd - 3rd century AD (sculpture); Universal History Archive/UIG

Buddha. Stone statue from Gandhara. 2nd century AD (sculpture) Delhi Museum
531692 Buddha. Stone statue from Gandhara. 2nd century AD (sculpture) Delhi Museum; National Museum of India, New Delhi, India; Universal History Archive/UIG

The death of the Buddha, 100-300, ancient Gandhara, possibly Loriyan Tangai, Pakistan, Schist
930374 The death of the Buddha, 100-300, ancient Gandhara, possibly Loriyan Tangai, Pakistan, Schist, Victoria & Albert museum, London, England; Victoria & Albert Museum, London

The birth of the Buddha, 100-200AD, schist, from ancient Gandhara, Pakistan, Victoria & Albert museum, London, England
930373 The birth of the Buddha, 100-200AD, schist, from ancient Gandhara, Pakistan, Victoria & Albert museum, London, England; Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Fertility Goddess (image 1 of 2), 1st century. Creator: Unknown
Fertility Goddess (image 1 of 2), 1st century

Fertility Goddess (image 1 of 2), 1st century. Creator: Unknown
Fertility Goddess (image 1 of 2), 1st century

Raga Gandhara, 1650-75. Creator: Unknown
Raga Gandhara, 1650-75. A gaunt ascetic with protruding ribs sits on a tiger skin as a disciple carrying a pouch approaches

Fertility Goddess, 1st century. Creator: Unknown
Fertility Goddess, 1st century

Head of a Mourning Female (image 2 of 6), 4th-5th century. Creator: Unknown
Head of a Mourning Female (image 2 of 6), 4th-5th century

Buddha Shakyamuni (image 2 of 11), 2nd-early 3rd century. Creator: Unknown
Buddha Shakyamuni (image 2 of 11), 2nd-early 3rd century

Buddha Shakyamuni (image 1 of 11), 2nd-early 3rd century. Creator: Unknown
Buddha Shakyamuni (image 1 of 11), 2nd-early 3rd century

Gods and Animals in a Landscape, Fragment from a Scene of Buddha Shakyamuni's Sermon to Indra (image 1 of 6), 2nd-early 3rd century

The Distribution of the Buddha's Relics, 2nd-3rd century. Creator: Unknown
The Distribution of the Buddha's Relics, 2nd-3rd century

Gandhara Scroll, the oldest known Buddhist texts in the world, 1st century BCE to 3rd century CE
Gandhara Scroll, the oldest known Buddhist texts in the world, Between the first century BCE and the third century CE. Found in the Collection of the Library of Congress, Washington D. C

Gautama Buddha at Rajagriha, the Offering of Dust c2nd century. Relief from North West India (Gandhara Style) The Presentation of Dust is told in the Divyavadana

Head of Buddha, Kushan period, 3rd-5th century. Creator: Unknown
Head of Buddha, Kushan period, 3rd-5th century

Head of a Bodhisattva, Kushan period, About 3rd / 5th century. Creator: Unknown
Head of a Bodhisattva, Kushan period, About 3rd/5th century

Male Head, 2nd / 3rd century. Creator: Unknown
Male Head, 2nd/3rd century

Head of an Adorant, 4th / 5th century. Creator: Unknown
Head of an Adorant, 4th/5th century

Head of a Female Deity, 4th / 5th century. Creator: Unknown
Head of a Female Deity, 4th/5th century

Head of a Female Adorant, 4th / 5th century. Creator: Unknown
Head of a Female Adorant, 4th/5th century

Walking Buddha, Kushan period, 3rd / 4th century. Creator: Unknown
Walking Buddha, Kushan period, 3rd/4th century

Head of a Bodhisattva, 3rd / 5th century. Creator: Unknown
Head of a Bodhisattva, 3rd/5th century

Palette with Sea Nymph (Nereid) Riding on a Sea Monster, 1st century B. C
Palette with Sea Nymph (Nereid) Riding on a Sea Monster, 1st century B.C./early 1st century A.D. Ancient region of Gandhara (modern Pakistan)

Head of Emaciated Siddhartha, 2nd / 3rd century. Creator: Unknown
Head of Emaciated Siddhartha, 2nd/3rd century. Ancient region of Gandhara (modern Pakistan)

Pensive Bodhisattva, Kushan period, 2nd / 3rd century. Creator: Unknown
Pensive Bodhisattva, Kushan period, 2nd/3rd century. Ancient region of Gandhara (modern Pakistan)

Goddess Hariti Seated Holding a Child, 2nd / 3rd century. Creator: Unknown
Goddess Hariti Seated Holding a Child, 2nd/3rd century. Ancient region of Gandhara (modern Pakistan)

Serpent King (Nagaraja) Emerging from a Lotus, 2nd century. Creator: Unknown
Serpent King (Nagaraja) Emerging from a Lotus, 2nd century. Ancient region of Gandhara (modern Pakistan)

Corinthian Capital with Sun God Surya Riding a Chariot (Quadriga), 2nd century. Ancient region of Gandhara (modern Pakistan)

Oval Cosmetic Box Lid with a Man Being Entertained by a Lyrist, 5th / 6th century
Oval Cosmetic Box Lid with a Man Being Entertained by a Lyrist, 5th/6th century. Ancient region of Gandhara (modern Pakistan)

Stupa Reliquary, Kushan period, about 2nd century. Creator: Unknown
Stupa Reliquary, Kushan period, about 2nd century. Ancient region of Gandhara (modern Pakistan)

Standing Bodhisattva with Human-Figure Necklace, Kushan period, 2nd / 3rd century
Standing Bodhisattva with Human-Figure Necklace, Kushan period, 2nd/3rd century. Ancient region of Gandhara (modern Pakistan)

God Triton, 2nd / 3rd century. Creator: Unknown
God Triton, 2nd/3rd century. Ancient region of Gandhara (modern Pakistan)

Buddha Worshipped by the Gods Indra and Brahma, Kushan period, 1st / 2nd century
Buddha Worshipped by the Gods Indra and Brahma, Kushan period, 1st/2nd century. Ancient region of Gandhara (modern Pakistan)

Buddha Shakyamuni Meditating in the Indrashala Cave and Buddha Dipankara [bottom]
Buddha Shakyamuni Meditating in the Indrashala Cave [top] and Buddha Dipankara [bottom], 2nd/3rd century. Ancient region of Gandhara (modern Pakistan)

Painted Bowl with Fish and Lotus Design, 5th century. Creator: Unknown
Painted Bowl with Fish and Lotus Design, 5th century. Ancient region of Gandhara (modern Pakistan)

Painted Bowl with Faunal and Floral Design, 5th century. Creator: Unknown
Painted Bowl with Faunal and Floral Design, 5th century. Ancient region of Gandhara (modern Pakistan)

Head of Buddha, Kushan period, 2nd / 3rd century. Creator: Unknown
Head of Buddha, Kushan period, 2nd/3rd century. Ancient region of Gandhara (modern Pakistan)

Veneration of the Buddhas Relics, Kushan period, 2nd / 3rd century. Creator: Unknown
Veneration of the Buddhas Relics, Kushan period, 2nd/3rd century. Ancient region of Gandhara (modern Afghanistan or Pakistan)

Female Head, 4th / 6th century. Creator: Unknown
Female Head, 4th/6th century. Ancient region of Gandhara (modern India or Pakistan)

Head of Buddha, 3rd / 4th century. Creator: Unknown
Head of Buddha, 3rd/4th century. Ancient region of Gandhara (modern Afghanistan or Pakistan)

Head of a Bodhisattva, 4th / 6th century. Creator: Unknown
Head of a Bodhisattva, 4th/6th century. Ancient region of Gandhara (modern Afghanistan or Pakistan)

Bacchanalian Relief, Pakistan, Gandhara, Buner area, early Kushan Period (AD 1-320
3899096 Bacchanalian Relief, Pakistan, Gandhara, Buner area, early Kushan Period (AD 1-320) (schist) by Pakistani School, (1st century AD); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Bacchanalian Relief, Pakistan, Gandhara, Buner area, early Kushan Period (AD 1-320
3899094 Bacchanalian Relief, Pakistan, Gandhara, Buner area, early Kushan Period (AD 1-320) (schist) by Pakistani School, (1st century AD); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Bodhisattva figure, from Mekha-Sanda near Shabaz-Garhi, Pakistan (schist or shale)
PWI101672 Bodhisattva figure, from Mekha-Sanda near Shabaz-Garhi, Pakistan (schist or shale) by Pakistani school, (4th century); height: 120 cm; Musee Guimet, Paris, France; ePeter Willi; Pakistani

A large head of a Bodhisattva with a downcast expression, 2nd-3rd century (grey schist
1196771 A large head of a Bodhisattva with a downcast expression, 2nd-3rd century (grey schist, metal block base) by Pakistani School; 52 (height) cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Bacchanalian Relief, Pakistan, Gandhara, Buner area, early Kushan Period (AD 1-320
3899095 Bacchanalian Relief, Pakistan, Gandhara, Buner area, early Kushan Period (AD 1-320) (schist) by Pakistani School, (1st century AD); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

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Gandhara, a region rich in ancient Buddhist art and culture, holds within its boundaries a treasure trove of exquisite sculptures that showcase the artistic mastery of its creators. From the serene Gautama Buddha at Rajagriha to the captivating Offering of Dust, these artworks transport us back to a time when spirituality and creativity intertwined seamlessly. One cannot help but be captivated by the Buddha statue with dharmachakra mudra gesture, which radiates tranquility and enlightenment. Its intricate details and delicate craftsmanship speak volumes about the devotion and skill of those who sculpted it during the 2nd-3rd century. The Kushan period brings forth remarkable creations such as the Head of Buddha and Head of a Bodhisattva. These sculptures embody gracefulness, with their serene expressions and finely carved features. They serve as powerful reminders of Gandhara's deep connection to Buddhism. As we delve further into this artistic journey through time, we encounter enigmatic pieces like Male Head, Adorant Heads, Female Deity Head, Female Adorant Head - all from the 4th/5th century. Though their creators remain unknown, their ability to evoke emotions through stone is undeniable. Each sculpture tells its own story; each face carries an expression that speaks volumes about faith and devotion. Amongst these masterpieces stands out Walking Buddha from the Kushan period - a symbol of spiritual enlightenment in motion. The fluidity captured in this sculpture reflects both physical movement and inner peace simultaneously. Palette with Sea Nymph Riding on a Sea Monster takes us beyond religious themes into mythology from 1st-century B. C. , showcasing Gandhara's versatility in embracing diverse narratives across different periods. Lastly, we come across Emaciated Siddhartha's head - an evocative representation highlighting his path towards enlightenment through self-denial during the 2nd/3rd century. This artwork serves as a reminder that spiritual growth often requires sacrifice and inner strength.