Gandharan Stucco Buddha Head
Circa 3rd-5th century A.D. A stucco Buddha head modelled in the half-round, hair pulled around the ushnisha, slender arching eyebrows, almond-shaped eyes with prominent eyelids, pursed lips; vertical groove to reverse where originally mounted(?); mounted on a custom-made display stand. Cf. The V&A Museum, accession number IM.74-1939, for similar. 737 grams total, 19.5 cm high including stand (7 5/8 in.). Acquired before the early 1970s. Ex London, UK, gallery. Property of a London gentleman.