GANDHARA, CIRCA 2ND/3RD CENTURY
Details
A STUCCO HEAD OF BUDDHA
gandhara, circa 2nd/3rd century
The round face with a serene expression, almond shaped downcast eyes and full lips, traces of red pigment on the eyes, ears, lips and neck, marble base
8½ in. (21.6 cm.) high
gandhara, circa 2nd/3rd century
The round face with a serene expression, almond shaped downcast eyes and full lips, traces of red pigment on the eyes, ears, lips and neck, marble base
8½ in. (21.6 cm.) high
Provenance
Originally part of a sale to benefit the Harvard University Acquisition Fund, from a distinguished Conneticut private collection
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