sadighgallery:Schist Bracket with Two MusiciansPakistan, Gandhara, probably Butkara in Swat, Kushan
sadighgallery:Schist Bracket with Two MusiciansPakistan, Gandhara, probably Butkara in Swat, Kushan Period (1st century-320)This vaulted bracket, with acanthus leaves on the side, is decorated with a musician-couple who stand on a lotus pedestal. The bearded male plays a sitar-like instrument, while his companion holds a clapper-type percussion instrument similar to the kartal (still used today to accompany dancing in some parts of India, such as Orissa) -- source link
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