Gray Schist Collection

Durga Slaying the Buffalo Demon, 7th century. Creator: Unknown
Durga Slaying the Buffalo Demon, 7th century

The God Vishnu, 7th century. Creator: Unknown
The God Vishnu, 7th century

Vishnu's Personified Wheel, between c.600 and c.650. Creator: Unknown
Vishnu's Personified Wheel, between c.600 and c.650

Buddha Shakyamuni (image 2 of 11), 2nd-early 3rd century. Creator: Unknown
Buddha Shakyamuni (image 2 of 11), 2nd-early 3rd century

Buddha Shakyamuni (image 1 of 11), 2nd-early 3rd century. Creator: Unknown
Buddha Shakyamuni (image 1 of 11), 2nd-early 3rd century

Bracket with a Cherub Holding a Fly Whisk, turn of the 1/2nd century. Creator: Unknown
Bracket with a Cherub Holding a Fly Whisk, turn of the 1/2nd century

Dancing Bhairava, A Horrific Form of God Shiva, 13th / 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Dancing Bhairava, A Horrific Form of God Shiva, 13th/14th century

Head of Emaciated Siddhartha, 2nd / 3rd century. Creator: Unknown
Head of Emaciated Siddhartha, 2nd/3rd century. Ancient region of Gandhara (modern Pakistan)

Pensive Bodhisattva, Kushan period, 2nd / 3rd century. Creator: Unknown
Pensive Bodhisattva, Kushan period, 2nd/3rd century. Ancient region of Gandhara (modern Pakistan)

Goddess Hariti Seated Holding a Child, 2nd / 3rd century. Creator: Unknown
Goddess Hariti Seated Holding a Child, 2nd/3rd century. Ancient region of Gandhara (modern Pakistan)

Serpent King (Nagaraja) Emerging from a Lotus, 2nd century. Creator: Unknown
Serpent King (Nagaraja) Emerging from a Lotus, 2nd century. Ancient region of Gandhara (modern Pakistan)

Corinthian Capital with Sun God Surya Riding a Chariot (Quadriga), 2nd century. Ancient region of Gandhara (modern Pakistan)

Oval Cosmetic Box Lid with a Man Being Entertained by a Lyrist, 5th / 6th century
Oval Cosmetic Box Lid with a Man Being Entertained by a Lyrist, 5th/6th century. Ancient region of Gandhara (modern Pakistan)

Head of Buddha, Kushan period, 2nd / 3rd century. Creator: Unknown
Head of Buddha, Kushan period, 2nd/3rd century. Ancient region of Gandhara (modern Pakistan)

A Yakshi Grasping a Tree, Kushan period, 2nd / 3rd century. Creator: Unknown
A Yakshi Grasping a Tree, Kushan period, 2nd/3rd century. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Swat Valley (modern Pakistan)

Kumara, the Youthful God of War on his Peacock Mount, 8th / 9th century. Creator: Unknown
Kumara, the Youthful God of War on his Peacock Mount, 8th/9th century

Base Seated Buddha Figures Ascetics 2nd half
Base for a Seated Buddha with Figures of Ascetics, 2nd half of the 2nd Century. Pakistan, Gandhara, Kushan Period (1st century-320)

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Gray schist is a type of metamorphic rock that has a distinct gray color and a layered appearance. It forms from the alteration of pre-existing rocks under high temperature and pressure conditions deep within the Earth's crust. Gray schist is commonly found in mountainous regions where tectonic forces have caused intense folding and faulting of the Earth's crust. This unique rock often contains minerals such as quartz, mica, and feldspar, giving it a shimmering or sparkly appearance when viewed up close. The layers in it can typically aligned parallel to each other, resulting in a foliated texture that can be easily split into thin sheets. Geologists study gray schist to learn more about the processes that shape our planet over millions of years. Its distinctive color and composition make it a valuable tool for understanding the history of geological events such as mountain building, volcanic activity, and plate tectonics. Whether used for decorative purposes or scientific research, gray schist is an intriguing rock with a story to tell about the dynamic forces at work beneath our feet.