GANDHARA FRIEZE OF A BUDDHA BENEATH A BODHI TREE
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Grey slate. India/Pakistan, Vermutlich spaete Gandhara (to ca. 5th cent.)
Buddha in Dhyanasana and Dhyanamudra enthroning under a Bodhi tree, Ficus religiosa. It is said that a descendant still exists today in Bodhgaya). The sculpture displays a richly pleated garment and curly hair, characteristically crafted in Gandhara-style. Buddha seated in front of a nimbus. A "poor sinner" is kneeling frontally on base. Buddha is flanked by two figures in posture of worship. (probably his mother Maya and his father Suddhodana Gautama). The effigy surrounded by two columns topped by a crown. Later monochrome brown colouring.
Condition report: Due to advanced age there are smaller flaws, overall the Essential is very well preserved
HEIGHT 35,5 CM
From a Canadian private collection
Expertise: Wolfmar Zacken
Buddha in Dhyanasana and Dhyanamudra enthroning under a Bodhi tree, Ficus religiosa. It is said that a descendant still exists today in Bodhgaya). The sculpture displays a richly pleated garment and curly hair, characteristically crafted in Gandhara-style. Buddha seated in front of a nimbus. A "poor sinner" is kneeling frontally on base. Buddha is flanked by two figures in posture of worship. (probably his mother Maya and his father Suddhodana Gautama). The effigy surrounded by two columns topped by a crown. Later monochrome brown colouring.
Condition report: Due to advanced age there are smaller flaws, overall the Essential is very well preserved
HEIGHT 35,5 CM
From a Canadian private collection
Expertise: Wolfmar Zacken
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GANDHARA FRIEZE OF A BUDDHA BENEATH A BODHI TREE
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