Gandhara Schist Head of Bodhisattva - 3rd-5th Century AD

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A Rare and Beautiful Gandhara Head of Bodhisattva, 3rd-5th Century AD
H12.2 x W11.2 x D5 cm (H18.1 cm with Stand)

Roman Gandhara statues represent a fascinating fusion of cultures. These artifacts, found in the Gandhara region of modern-day Pakistan and Afghanistan, depict Greco-Roman features combined with Buddhist iconography. Crafted during the early centuries CE, they showcase the exchange of ideas along the Silk Road. These statues reflect the harmonious coexistence of diverse cultures and religions in the region, serving as a testament to the profound cultural connections forged during antiquity and the enduring legacy of the Gandhara art style.

A similar example in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York:
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/38780

Provenance:
Acquired from a private collection in 1982, Paris

Condition:
Overall in good condition. No restoration. Some abrasion caused by age. There is a long crack to the right side edge to the bottom.


Shipping worldwide by EMS, usually 7-14 days to deliver.
The photo of proof of origin and certificate of authenticity will be provided via email.

A Rare and Beautiful Gandhara Head of Bodhisattva, 3rd-5th Century AD
H12.2 x W11.2 x D5 cm (H18.1 cm with Stand)

Roman Gandhara statues represent a fascinating fusion of cultures. These artifacts, found in the Gandhara region of modern-day Pakistan and Afghanistan, depict Greco-Roman features combined with Buddhist iconography. Crafted during the early centuries CE, they showcase the exchange of ideas along the Silk Road. These statues reflect the harmonious coexistence of diverse cultures and religions in the region, serving as a testament to the profound cultural connections forged during antiquity and the enduring legacy of the Gandhara art style.

A similar example in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York:
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/38780

Provenance:
Acquired from a private collection in 1982, Paris

Condition:
Overall in good condition. No restoration. Some abrasion caused by age. There is a long crack to the right side edge to the bottom.


Shipping worldwide by EMS, usually 7-14 days to deliver.
The photo of proof of origin and certificate of authenticity will be provided via email.

Culture
Gandhara
Name of object
Head of Bodhisattva - 3rd-5th Century AD
Century/ Timeframe
3rd-5th Century AD
Provenance
Private Collection
Subject/Depiction
Bodhisattva
Country of Origin
Pakistan
Material
Schist
Condition
Good

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