a fine gandhara grey schist figure of a bodhisattva
a fine gandhara grey schist figure of a bodhisattva

LATE 2ND CENTURY A.D.

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a fine gandhara grey schist figure of a bodhisattva
late 2nd century a.d.
Standing with his left leg slightly thrust forward, his left hand resting on his hip, the right broken, well-modelled body with carved nipples, wearing pleated dhoti with folds falling in the front, scarf running over his left shoulder and falling downwards over his arm, many body ornaments including necklace with central makara emblem and bracelet, his face with serene expression, urna, slit-shaped eyes, restored nose, moustache, slightly smiling lips, elongated earlobes, one with elaborate ear ring, wavy hairdress held together by an elaborate crown, carved with snake-shaped details, remainings of halo behind
85 cm high

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