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Architectural Bracket with Wrestlers
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This sculpture probably derived from Greco-Roman prototypes of nude athletes, but here it has probably been transposed into a scene from the boyhood of the Buddha, when it is said that he excelled in all forms of athletics.
| Artist / Maker | Pakistan, Gandhara |
|---|---|
| Date | 100s–200s CE |
| Culture / Origin | Pakistan, Gandhara |
| Medium | schist |
| Dimensions | Overall: 16 x 20.5 cm (6 5/16 x 8 1/16 in.) |
| Department | Indian and Southeast Asian Art |
| Type | Sculpture |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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