A gray schist bust of Maitreya
A gray schist bust of Maitreya

GANDHARA, 2ND/3RD CENTURY

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A gray schist bust of Maitreya
Gandhara, 2nd/3rd century
Very finely and sensitively carved with gently rounded face, almond-shaped eyes and moustache, wearing necklaces around his neck and shoulder, the hair arranged in a looped topknot and with locks of hair cascading down to his shoulders
14 5/8 in. (37 cm.) high
Provenance
Japanese Collection, 1990s

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