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Gandharan Grey Schist Portrait of a Prince
Gandharan Grey Schist Portrait of a Prince
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Description
Pakistan and Afghanistan, Gandharan Empire, ca. 1st century CE. This fragment that shows a face with flowing, Greek-style hair. The face is sensitive and lifelike, with a peaceful gaze. The Gandharan tradition blends Greek and Central Asian artistic themes, and the influence of the Greeks -- brought to Gandhara by Alexander the Great -- is obvious in this sculpture. Size: 2.7" W x 4.25" H (6.9 cm x 10.8 cm)

Provenance: Ex-private NYC collection

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Condition
The head is part of a fragment, but the hair and face are nicely intact.
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Gandharan Grey Schist Portrait of a Prince

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