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REGION DU GANDHARA, IIEME-IIIEME SIECLE
Details
IMPORTANTE STATUE DU BOUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI EN SCHISTE GRIS
REGION DU GANDHARA, IIEME-IIIEME SIECLE
Buddha Shakyamuni is modelled standing in samabhanga on a base sculpted to the front with a small seated bodhisattva flanked acolytes. His left hand is lowered and holds a section of his garment that is draped over both shoulders and falls in symmetrical pleats along his body. His face displays a serene expression with downcast eyes below arched eyebrows, urna, smiling lips and elongated earlobes, with a halo behind ; restorations.
70¾ in. (179.5 cm.), stand
REGION DU GANDHARA, IIEME-IIIEME SIECLE
Buddha Shakyamuni is modelled standing in samabhanga on a base sculpted to the front with a small seated bodhisattva flanked acolytes. His left hand is lowered and holds a section of his garment that is draped over both shoulders and falls in symmetrical pleats along his body. His face displays a serene expression with downcast eyes below arched eyebrows, urna, smiling lips and elongated earlobes, with a halo behind ; restorations.
70¾ in. (179.5 cm.), stand
Provenance
Previously in a private collection, and acquired in the London art market in 1993.
Further details
AN IMPORTANT GREY SCHIST FIGURE OF BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI
GANDHARA REGION, 2ND-3RD CENTURY
GANDHARA REGION, 2ND-3RD CENTURY