Gandhara - Stucco head of a bodhisattva - Greco-Buddhist...

Elegant Gandharan Bodhisattva head in stucco dating to the 3rd/4th century AD. Rare representation of a bodhisattva shown facing forward, the face particularly fine. Its abundant hair is held back by a headband tied on the head The face is finely sculpted, imbued with elegance, slightly smiling. Greco-Buddhist art, around the 3rd/4th century AD. Height: 9.2 cm (height 13.7 cm with the base) Showcased on a nice black metal base Provenance : Netherlands, gallery M.D.S. Previous provenance: private Dutch collection formed in the 1980s The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot. The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged. (Passport for a cultural object) The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days All of the seller’s items are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning the provenance.

Estimate:£921.34

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