GANDHARAN STONE PANEL DEPICTING THE PREACHING BUDDHA Ca. AD 2-3rd Century. A panel depicting the Preaching Buddha, atop a lotus pedestal supported by a lion throne. He is flanked by two standing bodhisattvas, richly adorned with jewelry, earrings, and long draped robes, each holding a flask or attribute. On the top register, six enthroned Buddhas or bodhisattvas sit within arched niches, referencing the past Buddhas or the Buddhas of the Ten Directions. For similar see: "Indian Buddhist Art" exhibition in India Museum Size: 620mm x 690mm; Weight: 25kg+ Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired from the private collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; Ex. Swiss collection, 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.