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A Rare and Exquisite Gandhara Stucco Head of Bodhisattva with Original Pigments, 3rd-5th Century AD
H16.5 x W8.5 x D7.5 cm (H28 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.

The original pigments on most of the surviving gandhara stucco figures have been lost due to burial. This Bodhisattva's head has remnants of the original pigments, including the red coloring on crown, eyes and lips and the skin coloring on the face, which is very rare.

A similar example of a stucco head of Bodhisattva, H. 14.6 cm, 4th-5th Century AD, in the collection of the British Museum:
https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/A_1937-0716-159


Provenance:
Acquired from a private collection in 1982, Paris

Condition:
Overall in good condition. Some abrasion caused by age. Partial loss of the left eyelid, left eyebrow, and lip. Overall surface is covered with soil. No restoration.


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Good condition - 16.5 cm

Gandhara Stucco Head of Bodhisattva with Original Pigments - 3rd-5th Century AD

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