A Gandharan fragmentary stucco head of a Buddha

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A Gandharan fragmentary stucco head of a Buddha
with pendulous earlobes and serene expression, the hair worn in a top knot -- 6in. (15.2cm) high; a fragmentary stucco seated torso wearing long robes, the hands held in prayer -- 7in. (18.4cm) high; another similar, smaller, pigment traces -- 5in. (12.7cm) high; another in grey schist -- 6in. (15.2cm) high; and a fragmentary grey schist rectangualar panel carved in high relief with a figure in prayer -- 5in. (13.3cm) wide, all mounted on stands, all 3rd/5th Century. See Colour Plate 1. (5)

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