Afghan Sculptures and Carvings

A beautiful, substantial statue of Lapis Lazuli, hand carved by a master artisan on both sides. The sculpture depicts a dragon flying in the clouds above mountains while spraying wat...

A striking Gandharan molded stucco head of a male Bodhisattva, tentatively identified as Manjushri, ancient region of Gandhara, probably Hadda or surrounding area, 3rd-5th century. The Bodhisattva is sculpted of stucco in an idealized manner as a youthful male, with soft and kind features, a benign expression on his face. He wears an elaborate pleated turban wrapped around his head, with two sweeping lobes at the front. His turban secured on one side by a small image of a roaring lion. The lion may be read as a reference to Manjushri, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom, who is often depicted as riding or subduing a roaring lion, a metaphor for taming the wild thoughts of the mind. Manjushri gazes outwards in a beatific manner from almond shaped eyes, a gentle smile on his lips. The eyes at different levels when looking at the sculpture head on, indicating the original placement of the head was meant to be viewed at an angle. Remnants of pigments to the eyes, nose, mouth and ears. Mounted on a custom black metal stand. Hadda was an important center of Buddhist learning in the early history of Greco Buddhist Gandhara, and at one time may have housed a bone relic of the historical Buddha, Shakyamuni. The sculpture and architecture of Hadda followed Hellenistic artistic conventions faithfully, leading some scholars to believe the distinct Greco Buddhist style of Gandhara was first developed in Hadda before spreading to the rest of the region. The kingdom of Gandhara was situated at a crossroads of trade and cultures. Being one of the last remnants of Alexander the Great's Empire, the inhabitants of the Greco-Bactrian Buddhist kingdom preserved Greek culture and heritage for centuries after the decline of the Greek Empire...

Natural 81.95 Gram Bicolor Tourmaline Crystal Elongated On Mica Specimen WEIGHT: 81.95 grams DIMENSION: 2.8 x 3.2 x 1.9 Cm ORIGIN : Nooristan, Afghanistan COLOR: Pink And Black ...

A rare, hand carved, masterpiece natural fine grade lapis lazuli Kwan Yin sculpture. Kwan Yin has an oval-shaped face with arched eyebrows and downcast eyes casting a serene aura, framed by long-lobed ears and an ushnisha covered under a hood as part of her fluid robe. She holds a Ruyi scepter in her right hand. Her left had is shown in motion of flicking blessing water. A stylized panel of flame backs Kwan Yin, symbolizing her power and spiritual superiority. To her left is a full bloom of lotus, a symbol of peace and enlightenment. The sculpture is masterfully carved with her facial details beautifully depicted. A custom handmade root stand complements this extraordinary statue. The lapis statue...

A beautiful large statue of an upright dragon chasing pearl, hand carved out of natural Fine grade lapis lazuli weighing 4.5 lb. Masterful depiction of the dragon with its deep scale...

PRESENTING a STUNNING piece of Indian Antiquity from circa the 4th-5th Century, namely, A Stucco Torso of the Buddha, Gandhara. Ancient Gandhara is located in the rugged foothills of the Himalayas in what is today northwest Pakistan and eastern Afghanistan, was for centuries a thriving center of trade along the Silk Road linking China, South Asia, and the Mediterranean. The piece was purchased by a Private Collector at Sotheby’s, or more probably, Christies of New York Auction pre-2000. The paper label on the wooden base is “7281/465” for Sale Number 7281, Lot No. 465. Sotheby’s and Christies operate a twice yearly auction of Southeast Asian Art & Antiquities in New York in the months of March and September. The Sale Number is more like a ‘Christies;’ Sale Number but we cannot locate any records for this sale online as it was pre-2004. The sculpture is a Gandharan stucco headless bust...

A Bactrian biconvex stone idol. Alongside column and figurative idols these intriguing objects belong to the Bactria-Margana culture. An ancient civilization dating between the 3th a...

Natural 25.50 Gram Stunning Peach Pink Morganite Crystal From Afghanistan Weight: 25.50 Gram Dimension: 6.0 x 2.0 x 1.8 Cm Origin: Afghanistan Co...

Glamorous Natural Tri Color Tourmaline crystal from Paprok Mine Afghanistan Weight: 26.65 grams Dimension: 9.0x 1.3x 1.0 Cm Origin: Paprok mi...

Natural Bi-Color Combined Tourmaline Crystal From Afghanistan WEIGHT: 44.30 Carat DIMENSION: 3.6 x 1.4 x 0.9 Cm ORIGIN: Afghanistan COLOR: Mint Green And Green...

Bi Color Tourmaline Specimen From Kunar Afghanistan WEIGHT: 18.01 grams DIMENSION: 2.4 x 2.1 x 2.0 Cm ORIGIN : Kunar Afghanistan TREATMENT: Non...

Natural Bi-Color Tourmaline Specimen From Kunar Afghanistan WEIGHT: 2.96 grams DIMENSIONS: 3.2 x 1.5 x 1.0 Cm ORIGIN: Kunar, Afghanistan TREATMEN...

Gorgeous Natural Tri Color Tourmaline Specimen with Mica WEIGHT: 5.25 grams DIMENSIONS : 3.4 x 1.2 x 10 Cm ORIGIN: Afghanistan TREATMENT: None To...

Lovely Bi Color Tourmaline From Kunar Afghanistan WEIGHT: 110.85 Carat DIMENSIONS : 2.8 x 2.9 x 1.5 Cm ORIGIN: kunar, Afghanistan TREATMENT: None Tourmaline is an extremely popu...

Glamorous Natural Bi Color Tourmaline Crystal From Afghanistan WEIGHT: 69.75 Carat DIMENSION: 5.0 x 1.3 x 1.1 Cm ORIGIN : Paprok Mine, Afghanistan COLOR: Pink And Green TREATMEN...

Gorgeous Bi Color Tourmaline crystal from paprok mine Afghanistan WEIGHT: 53.65 Carat DIMENSION: 5.7 x 1.0 x 0/9 Cm ORIGIN : Paprok Mine, Afghanistan COLOR: Pink And Green TRE...

Natural 3.70 Gram Beauteous Elongated Tri Color Tourmaline with Mica Weight : 3.70 grams Dimensions : 1 x 0.74 x 0.433 inches Origin : Afghanista...