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VARIOUS PROPERTIES
A gray schist head of Buddha
GANDHARA, 2ND/3RD CENTURY
Details
A gray schist head of Buddha
Gandhara, 2nd/3rd century
The gentle face very finely carved with almond-shaped eyes with heavy lids, full mouth and a raised urna, the wavy locks of hair pulled back and surmounted by the ushnisha
9 in. (22.9 cm.) high
Gandhara, 2nd/3rd century
The gentle face very finely carved with almond-shaped eyes with heavy lids, full mouth and a raised urna, the wavy locks of hair pulled back and surmounted by the ushnisha
9 in. (22.9 cm.) high
Provenance
Acquired from Sotheby's, London, 5 June 1989, lot 134
Sale room notice
Please note the correct provenance:
Sotheby's London, 5 June 1989, lot 134
Sotheby's London, 5 June 1989, lot 134