Painted Stucco Gandhara Buddha Head, 2nd-3rd Century AD
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Painted Stucco Gandhara Buddha Head, c. 2nd - 3rd Century A.D.
Beautiful stucco head of Buddha modelled in the classical Hellenistic style. The face is modelled with a benevolent expression, the eyes half closed but alert, the lips forming a slight smile and elongated earlobe wavy hair with knot on top.Tikka or "bindu" mark on his forehead.
The tikka usually is applied as a mark of having performed devotional practices.
Size:16 cm H - 6 5/16
Material:Stucco
Provenance: Private collection Mr. A. D.., London, UK, acquired in London in the 1990s from an important Gandhara collection..
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Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
Comes with a certificate from the Art Loss Register
Beautiful stucco head of Buddha modelled in the classical Hellenistic style. The face is modelled with a benevolent expression, the eyes half closed but alert, the lips forming a slight smile and elongated earlobe wavy hair with knot on top.Tikka or "bindu" mark on his forehead.
The tikka usually is applied as a mark of having performed devotional practices.
Size:16 cm H - 6 5/16
Material:Stucco
Provenance: Private collection Mr. A. D.., London, UK, acquired in London in the 1990s from an important Gandhara collection..
Worldwide shipping is included in the price.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
Comes with a certificate from the Art Loss Register
Condition
Very fine condition. Head intact.
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Painted Stucco Gandhara Buddha Head, 2nd-3rd Century AD
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