Gandharan Schist Figure of a Bearded Prince
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**Originally Listed At $1200**
Pakistan and Afghanistan, Gandharan Empire, ca. 1st century CE. This is a unique, naturalistic carving of a standing male prince. Wearing long flowing robes, long beard, hair tied in a top-knot. The face is detailed and includes expressive eyes, and a dapper mustache and beard over a full-lipped mouth. Gandharan sculpture is a blend of Greco-Roman realism and flowing design and Buddhist symbolism. A wonderful example! Size: 5.25" W x 14.5" H (13.3 cm x 36.8 cm); 15.75" H (40 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
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Pakistan and Afghanistan, Gandharan Empire, ca. 1st century CE. This is a unique, naturalistic carving of a standing male prince. Wearing long flowing robes, long beard, hair tied in a top-knot. The face is detailed and includes expressive eyes, and a dapper mustache and beard over a full-lipped mouth. Gandharan sculpture is a blend of Greco-Roman realism and flowing design and Buddhist symbolism. A wonderful example! Size: 5.25" W x 14.5" H (13.3 cm x 36.8 cm); 15.75" H (40 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#137729
Condition
Missing lower section including feet and once a section of a larger sculpture, still a very attractive example!
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Gandharan Schist Figure of a Bearded Prince
Estimate $1,300 - $1,950
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