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The Collection of Alfred E. Mirsky, sold to benefit the graduate student program of The Rockefeller University
A gray schist head of Buddha
GANDHARA, 2ND/3RD CENTURY
Details
A gray schist head of Buddha
Gandhara, 2nd/3rd century
Finely and expressivly carved with heavily lidded almond-shaped eyes, acquiline nose and undulating strands of hair extending over the domed ushnisha, the urna raised in relief
9 in. (23 cm.) high
Gandhara, 2nd/3rd century
Finely and expressivly carved with heavily lidded almond-shaped eyes, acquiline nose and undulating strands of hair extending over the domed ushnisha, the urna raised in relief
9 in. (23 cm.) high
Provenance
Frank Caro, successor to C.T. Loo, New York, 1968
Sale room notice
Please note that this lot is being sold for an organization which holds a State of New York Exempt Organization Certificate.