2nd-4th century A.D.. Modelled in the round as a head of a Bodhisattva with hair in cascading curls, long earlobes, rounded fleshy face with scaphoid eyes; mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. Jongeward, D., Buddhist Art of Gandhara in the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, 2018, item 83, for type. 197 grams total, 10.7 cm including stand (4 1/4 in.).
Acquired on the London art market. Private collection, 1970s.
Price realized | -- |
Starting price | 180 GBP |
Estimate | 200 GBP |