A Gandharian Gray Schist Figure of a Kneeling Atlas, ca. 2nd - 4th century CE Medium - Silver one with a short spiked

one with a short spiked post and the other a hollow cylinder post

endowed it with cosmological and spiritual significance

further enhancing the piece's connection to ancient Egyptian art and symbolism

where place

perhaps with the intention to hold back plagues

A Gandharian Gray Schist Figure of a Kneeling Atlas, ca. 2nd - 4th century CE Medium - Silver one with a short spikedThis 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