22nd Jul, 2020 15:00

Islamic & Indian Art

 
  Lot 179
 

A GREY SCHIST BODHISATTVA HEAD
Ancient region of Gandhara, 2nd - 3rd century

A GREY SCHIST BODHISATTVA HEAD
PROPERTY FROM THE MOITA COLLECTION OF GANDHARA ART
Ancient region of Gandhara, 2nd - 3rd century

Almost carved in the round, the face carved with full lips, pronounced chin and nose, thin and long moustaches, the hairstyle with clear Greco-Roman influences consisting in a tall bun at the top of the head, possibly inspired by the historical Buddha's cranial protuberance (usnisa), mounted on a later wooden base, 13.2cm high including the base.

Sold for £262

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