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2ND/3RD CENTURY
Details
A Gandhara grey schist bust of Buddha sakyamuni
2nd/3rd century
His upper body covered by a pleated garment, his face with meditative expression, urna, downcast eyes set under arched eyebrows, aquiline nose, smiling lips, elongated earlobes, wavy hairdress combed into a chignon and a small, circular halo behind
22 cm high, mounted
2nd/3rd century
His upper body covered by a pleated garment, his face with meditative expression, urna, downcast eyes set under arched eyebrows, aquiline nose, smiling lips, elongated earlobes, wavy hairdress combed into a chignon and a small, circular halo behind
22 cm high, mounted
Provenance
Acquired by the present owner, a retired diplomat, during service in Pakistan, 1967-1971
Special notice
" ! " : This lot is imported from outside the EU. For each lot the buyer's premium is calculated at 31.1% of the hammer price up to a value of €150,000 plus 21.58% of any amount in excess of €150,000.