Gandhara stucco Bodhisattva head

  • Ancient Gandhara region, stucco bodhisattva head, 2nd / 4th century.
  • This example of Greco-Buddhist art illustrates the fusion of elegant Greek statuary with Buddhist symbolism. Note the delicate arching of the eyebrows, the almond-shaped, half-closed eyes imbued with serenity, and the finely drawn, hemmed lips. Finally, the bodhisattva’s chignon completes the harmony of the two cultures.
  • Provenance: Galerie “Asie-Afrique” circa 1960, Claude de Marteau collection
  • Sold with certificate of origin.
  • Dimensions (excluding base): H 15 cm x W 10 cm x D 5 cm
  • Height on schist base: H 21 cm

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