A Gandharian Gray Schist Figure of a Kneeling Atlas, ca. 2nd - 4th century CE Medium - Silver adjustable up to 18 inches

adjustable up to 18 inches

thereafter Henry Anavian

and shallow ship to the rim

The construction of this bezel reflects the New Kingdom tradition

and the ancient Americas

A Gandharian Gray Schist Figure of a Kneeling Atlas, ca. 2nd - 4th century CE Medium - Silver adjustable up to 18 inchesThis finely carved gray schist figure of a kneeling Atlas showcases the muscular tension and expressive modeling typical of later Gandharan sculpture. Shown with one knee raised and the other folded beneath him, he braces his weight in a dynamic pose that conveys the effort of supporting a cosmic burden. The muscular torso, deeply drilled beard, and curled hair are rendered with crisp detail, while the draped garment falls in elegant layered folds