Gandhara Επικεφαλής του Bodhisattva - Σχιστόλιθος - 2ος-3ος αιώνας μ.Χ

A Rare and Beautiful Gandhara Schist Head of Bodhisattva, 2nd-3th Century AD
H13.7×W8.5×D5.4 cm (H20 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 of a Gandhara Schist Head of Bodhisattva, 2nd - 3rd Century, H7.4 cm, in the collection of the British Museum, London, registration no. 1886,0618.12.:
https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/A_1886-0618-12

Provenance:
Acquired from a private collection in 1982, Paris

Condition:
Some abrasion and scratches caused by age. Overall surface is covered with soil. The nose was broken and repaired. The right earlobe was partially broken and repaired.


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