Schist Collection (#2)

Cosmic Form of Shiva (Sadashiva), Pala period, c. 11th century. Creator: Unknown
Cosmic Form of Shiva (Sadashiva), Pala period, c. 11th century

God Vishnu with Goddesses Lakshmi and Sarasvati, Pala period, 10th / 12th century. Creator: Unknown
God Vishnu with Goddesses Lakshmi and Sarasvati, Pala period, 10th/12th century

Goddess of Abundance Enthroned on Lion and Lustrated by Elephants, 7th / 8th century. Creator: Unknown
Goddess of Abundance Enthroned on Lion and Lustrated by Elephants, 7th/8th century

Dancing Bhairava, A Horrific Form of God Shiva, 13th / 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Dancing Bhairava, A Horrific Form of God Shiva, 13th/14th century

God Vishnu Riding His Mount, Garuda, 16th / 17th century. Creator: Unknown
God Vishnu Riding His Mount, Garuda, 16th/17th century

Buddha Sheltered by the Serpent King Muchalinda, 11th / 12th century. Creator: Unknown
Buddha Sheltered by the Serpent King Muchalinda, 11th/12th century

God Vishnu with Goddess Lakshmi and His Mount, Garuda, in Attendance, 11th century

God Vishnus Mount, Garuda, Kneeling with Hands in Gesture of Adoration (Anjalimudra), 14th 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)

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)

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

Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, 8th / 9th century. Creator: Unknown
Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, 8th/9th century. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Swat Valley (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)

Kumara, the Youthful God of War on his Peacock Mount, 8th / 9th century. Creator: Unknown
Kumara, the Youthful God of War on his Peacock Mount, 8th/9th century

God Vishnus Mount, Garuda, Standing with Hands in Gesture of Adoration (Anjalimudra), 11th century or earlier

Four-Armed Sarasvati, Goddess of Learning, Seated in Lotus Position (Padmasana), Hoysala period, 12th century

Jaina Tirthankara Chandraprabha Standing in Meditation (Kayotsarga), 12th century

Siddhartha at the Bodhi Tree, 100-200 AD (stone)
1123234 Siddhartha at the Bodhi Tree, 100-200 AD (stone) by Indian School; 73.7x57.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Indian, out of copyright

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, 1-100. Creator: Unknown
Bacchanalian Relief, 1-100. A procession of people clapping, blowing a long horn, dancing, and carrying grapes once adorned a Buddhist monument in a region that had Greco-Roman roots extending back

The Narmer Palette (recto), ca 31st century BC. Found in the Collection of The Egyptian Museum, Cairo

The Narmer Palette (verso), ca 31st century BC. Found in the Collection of The Egyptian Museum, Cairo

Standing Bodhisattva Maitreya, 3rd-4th cent. Found in the Collection of Lahore Museum

Amazing Sedona Night Sky by Moonlight
During a near fullmoon, the landscape of Sedona Arizona glows under the stars of night. A long exposure created the ethereal mood, a view which can u2019t be seen with the naked eye

Schist
A garnet schist from Moidart, Scotland. This specimen is a medium-grained metamorphic rock

Vishnu 800s Nepal style Changu Narayan 9th century
Vishnu, 800s. Nepal, style of Changu Narayan, 9th century. Schist; overall: 43.8 cm (17 1/4 in.)

Bracket Two Musicians 100s Pakistan Gandhara
Bracket with Two Musicians, 100s. Pakistan, Gandhara, probably Butkara in Swat, Kushan Period (1st century-320). Schist; overall: 37.5 cm (14 3/4 in.)

Bodhisattva late 100s Pakistan Gandhara Kushan period
Bodhisattva, late 100s. Pakistan, Gandhara, Kushan period (c. 80-375). Schist; overall: 132.4 cm (52 1/8 in.)

Scenes Life Buddha 100s Pakistan Gandhara Kushan Period
Scenes from the Life of Buddha, 100s. Pakistan, Gandhara, Kushan Period (1st century-320). Schist; overall: 68 x 41.3 cm (26 3/4 x 16 1/4 in.)

Shale (right) and garnet-mica-schist (left)
Shale is sedimentary and garnet-mica-schist is metamorphoc in origin. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London

Staurolite crystals in mica schist groundmass, close-up

India, Ladakh, Lamayuru. Lamayuru Monastery, remote and isolated, hemmed in by dramatic snow covered mountains

Saudi Arabia, Asir, Al-Alkhalaf. The village of Al-Alkhalaf is among the finest examples of the regions traditional forms of architecture (sometimes called raqaf)

Perched Rock, Mica Schist Resting on Quartz - a view of a perched rock on top of another one with a lady to the left for scale. (Location: Ireland). Date: circa early 1900s

Reliquary ca 2nd-3rd century Pakistan ancient region
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Reliquary ca 1st-3rd century Pakistan ancient region
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Frigidarium of the Baths of the Caracalla at Rome
Illustration of a Frigidarium of the Baths of the Caracalla at Rome

Marble bathroom
Illustration of a Marble bathroom

Sol baths in Donaueschingen
Illustration of a sol baths in Donaueschingen

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Schist, a metamorphic rock found in various parts of the world, holds a rich history and diverse cultural significance. In Sedona, Arizona, under the enchanting moonlight, Schist statues like that of Ramses IV from 1165 B. C. Stand as testaments to ancient civilizations' artistry and craftsmanship. The captivating Sedona night sky illuminated by moonlight adds an ethereal touch to this already mesmerizing landscape. Pre-Cambrian age chlorite schist reveals its unique beauty through crenulation cleavage developed over time. Llyn showcases this metamorphic rock's stunning features with pride. Portugal boasts traditional schist houses in Alvao Nature Park and Ermelo village within Tras os Montes region. Piodao stands out as an old traditional village where every house is built using schist stones, showcasing Portugal's architectural heritage. Beyond Portugal's borders lies Zamora in Spain, where dry stone walls made add character to Alcanices. This durable material not only withstands the test of time but also enhances the visual appeal of these structures. Mica schist presents itself as another variant worth mentioning due to its shimmering appearance caused by mica minerals embedded within it. Intriguingly enough, even ancient sculptures find their form in schist rocks such as the cosmic form of Shiva (Sadashiva) from the Pala period around the 11th century or depictions of God Vishnu accompanied by Goddesses Lakshmi and Sarasvati from the same era. These masterpieces showcase how artists utilized this versatile rock for artistic expression throughout history. Lastly, a goddess enthroned on a lion lustrated by elephants exemplifies yet another creation carved into this remarkable stone during the 7th or 8th century—an embodiment of abundance and grace sculpted onto enduring schist surfaces by unknown artisans who left behind timeless marvels.