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2ND/4RD CENTURY
Details
A Gandhara grey schist figure of Buddha Sakyamuni
2nd/4rd century
Seated in vajrasana on a throne covered with grass, the front carved in relief with two Buddhas flanked by adorants around a central scene of a pair of adorants around an offering table, both hands in dhyanamudra, wearing pleated garment, his face with meditative expression, urna, downcast eyes set under slightly arched eyebrows, elongated earlobes, wavy hairdress combed into a chignon and large halo behind
62 cm high, mounted
2nd/4rd century
Seated in vajrasana on a throne covered with grass, the front carved in relief with two Buddhas flanked by adorants around a central scene of a pair of adorants around an offering table, both hands in dhyanamudra, wearing pleated garment, his face with meditative expression, urna, downcast eyes set under slightly arched eyebrows, elongated earlobes, wavy hairdress combed into a chignon and large halo behind
62 cm high, mounted
Provenance
Acquired by the present owner, a retired diplmat, during service in Pakistan, 1967-1971
Special notice
" ! " : This lot is imported from outside the EU. For each lot the buyer's premium is calculated at 31.1% of the hammer price up to a value of €150,000 plus 21.58% of any amount in excess of €150,000.
Sale room notice
This lot is imported from outside the EU. The Buyer's premium is calculated at 31.1 of the hammerprice.