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Wonderful Gandharan stucco head, Indus Valley

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Wonderful Gandharan stucco head, Indus Valley

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A magnificent Gandharan stucco head from the Indus Valley, perhaps Hadda, c. 300 - 400 AD, portraying a youthful Bodhisattva with hair skillfully framing his face and pulled into a top-knot. Masterfully sculpted with a Hellenistic aesthetic, featuring a prominent nose and serene gaze, retaining extensive remnants of red paint, H: 4 1/2 in. Mounted on a polished stone base. Cf. Pal 'Indian Sculpture', vol. 1, page 221. Ex German private collection.

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Wonderful Gandharan stucco head, Indus Valley

Name: Wonderful Gandharan stucco head, Indus Valley
SKU: 55583884
Price: 600 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $600 - $800

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