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Three Ancient Terracotta Torso Fragments, Gandhara region, Indian. - These are three ancient terracotta torso fragments from the Gandhara region (present-day parts of Pakistan and Afghanistan). The sculptures depict draped human figures, likely from larger religious statues associated with Buddhist art. The heads and lower sections are missing, but the surviving torsos show detailed robe folds and hand gestures typical of Gandharan craftsmanship, which blends local South Asian styles with strong Hellenistic (Greek-influenced) artistic elements. The weathered surfaces indicate long burial or exposure before recovery. Other Details: They feature weathered textures and are likely made of schist or a similar stone material. The fragments depict human figures, characteristic of Buddhist or Brahmanical art. Sizes: see Photos for more Details and Sizes.