Gandharan Collection

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

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)

Seated Buddha, Gandhara, 1st-3rd century AD (schist)
FIT277193 Seated Buddha, Gandhara, 1st-3rd century AD (schist) by Pakistani School; height:35.7 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Pakistani, out of copyright

Standing figure of the Buddha (head missing), Gandhara (stone)
PFR206568 Standing figure of the Buddha (head missing), Gandhara (stone) by Pakistani School; Private Collection; ePaul Freeman; Pakistani, out of copyright

Seated Buddha, from Gandhara, Kushan Period, 1st half of the 3rd century (grey schist)
1073927 Seated Buddha, from Gandhara, Kushan Period, 1st half of the 3rd century (grey schist) by Pakistani School, (3rd century); height: 50 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Leonard C

Gautama Buddha, The Presentation of the Bowls, Gandhara School. 2nd-3rd century. The seated Buddha holds a bowl in his left hand while his right rests upon it, taking food. Relief carving

Buddha with daughters of Sena, Gandhara Style, c2nd-3rd century. Before his enlightenment and emaciated by austerities, Buddha receives food from the daughters of Sena, Gandhara Style

Buddha meditating with disciples, Sariputta and Moggallana, c2nd-3rd century. Buddha preaching from a lotus flanked by two bodhisattvas, (from Jamalghari, Yosufzai) Gandhara Style. British Museum

An indian sculpture of a group of marine deities, 1st century
An indian sculpture of a group of marine deities in Gandhara style, from the British Museums collection, 1st century

Sculpture of worship of the sun-disc, 1st century
Sculpture of worship of the sun-disc in the Gandhara style, from the British Museums collection, 1st century

PAKISTAN. Taxila. Jaulian Temple. Archaeological site. 6th c. B.C. - V c. A.D. Budha in meditation. Alto-relief. Hindu art. Gandharan period. Relief on rock

PAKISTAN. PUNJAB. Taxila. Archaeological site. 6th c. B.C. - 2nd c. A.D. Hindu art. Gandharan period. Architecture

Plaster cast of miniature stupa from Gandharan civilization, Taxila, Punjab, Pakistan, Asia

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"Gandharan: A Glimpse into the Ancient Buddhist Art of Pakistan" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world art. From exquisite sculptures to intricate palettes, this ancient civilization has left behind a rich legacy that continues to mesmerize us today. One such masterpiece is the iconic Gautama Buddha at Rajagriha, The Offering of Dust from the 2nd century. This sculpture showcases the serene countenance of Buddha, radiating wisdom and compassion. It serves as a powerful reminder of his teachings and enlightenment. Venturing further into Taxila's Jaulian Temple, we encounter more marvels from the Kushan period. The Head of Buddha captures our attention with its delicate features and spiritual aura, while the Head of a Bodhisattva exudes divine grace and tranquility. As we explore deeper into this archaeological wonderland, we stumble upon enigmatic creations like Male Head from the 2nd/3rd century. Its mysterious expression leaves us pondering about its significance in Gandharan culture. The Adorant Heads take us on a journey through time with their intricate details dating back to the 4th/5th century. These masterpieces evoke a sense of devotion and reverence towards deities that were revered during that era. Moving on to another remarkable find - Walking Buddha from the Kushan period - we witness an embodiment of serenity in motion. Its graceful posture symbolizes enlightenment achieved through mindful walking meditation. The allure doesn't end there; another striking creation is found in Palette with Sea Nymph Riding on a Sea Monster dating back to 1st century B. C. , showcasing mythical creatures intertwined with human figures – an artistic fusion beyond imagination. Lastly, we encounter Emaciated Siddhartha's head from the 2nd/3rd century which portrays his transformative journey towards enlightenment through asceticism – reminding us that even in suffering, there is potential for spiritual growth.