Seated in the lotus position, halo behind his head, fine facial details, moustache, wavy hair, wearing a necklace, one hand on his knee and the other pointing to his head. Bodhisattva is someone who has made a vow to achieve enlightenment or who has reached that ultimate goal, has renounced his own Buddahood for the sake of helping others. Size: 19 cm H - 7 1/2 inches Material: Schist Culture: Gandhara, c. 2nd-3rd Century A.D. Condition: Part of a larger relief, base repaired Display stand included Provenance: British private collection, prior to 2000. The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki. This item do not need an export licence within the EU. The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.