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3RD CENTURY
Details
A Gandhara grey schist head of Buddha Sakyamuni
3rd century
His face carved with serene expression, open eyes below slightly arched eyebrows, broken nose, smiling lips, elongated earlobes, wavy hairdress combed into a high chignon and a small halo behind
22 cm (8 5/8 in) high, mounted
3rd century
His face carved with serene expression, open eyes below slightly arched eyebrows, broken nose, smiling lips, elongated earlobes, wavy hairdress combed into a high chignon and a small halo behind
22 cm (8 5/8 in) high, mounted
Provenance
Acquired by the present owner, a retired diplomat, 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.