A stucco head of a Bodhisattva
Gandhara, 3rd/4th century
Very finely modeled with ovoid face and gently rounded chin, large almond-shaped eyes beneath arched brows, her hair arranged in wavy locks and secured by a headband, the face with a smooth surface, the details outlined in red pigment
5¼ in. (13.3 cm.) high
來源
Japanese Collection, acquired in the 1990s
拍品專文
The face is exquisitely modeled and displays an unusual detail of red spots painted on the cheeks and chin in addition to the red outline.