Gupta Empire Stone Head - 30 cm
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Stone head of a Bodhisattva from the Gupta Empire, dating to ca. 320–535 A.D., 30 cm high, provenance from a private collection, authentic and in good condition with minor damage to the nose and aging patina.
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A large stone head of a Bodhisattva. Gupta period ca.: 320-535 A.D., from Northern India. With a serene face, bow-shaped mouth and full lips beneath an aquiline nose, arched eyebrows in relief, and heavy-lidded eyes, wearing ear jewels, his hair secured with a high turban elaborated with festoons and strings of pearls.
Height: 30 cm (Height with hardwood custom stand is 38 cm)
Net weight 8.7 kg (with packing could fall in the 10 to 20 kg packet category)
Condition: In very good condition, tip of nose slightly damaged and with some minor chips and aging patina. (See images for more details.)
Provenance: This item was acquired from a private collector (Mr. Peter) in 2003 in The Hague, Netherlands, and had been a part of a private Dutch collection of its former owner since the early 1980s. Currently a private property of the seller.
A large stone head of a Bodhisattva. Gupta period ca.: 320-535 A.D., from Northern India. With a serene face, bow-shaped mouth and full lips beneath an aquiline nose, arched eyebrows in relief, and heavy-lidded eyes, wearing ear jewels, his hair secured with a high turban elaborated with festoons and strings of pearls.
Height: 30 cm (Height with hardwood custom stand is 38 cm)
Net weight 8.7 kg (with packing could fall in the 10 to 20 kg packet category)
Condition: In very good condition, tip of nose slightly damaged and with some minor chips and aging patina. (See images for more details.)
Provenance: This item was acquired from a private collector (Mr. Peter) in 2003 in The Hague, Netherlands, and had been a part of a private Dutch collection of its former owner since the early 1980s. Currently a private property of the seller.
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Culture
Gupta Empire
Century/timeframe
320-535
Name of object
Head
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2003
Material
Stone
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
30 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Width
0 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
Depth
0 cm
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Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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