Budha Head Gandhara Antique 1st Century Schist Stone

Description Gandharan Head of Buddha 1st century to 3rd Century AD. A finely carved grey schist head of Buddha, marked by a sensitively modelled face with solemn, half-closed eyes of an elegant almond shape, a long aquiline nose, and a gentle smile, all projecting a strong sense of peace. The hair is styled into small curls and leads to an ushnisha. The stone appears grey and the symmetrical carving makes this a particularly elegant example of Greco-Buddhist art that demonstrates a strong syncretism between eastern and western traditions. Origin: Central Asia, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Or from the Indus Valley. Size: Height with Base 43 cm. Height of the stone head 33 x 22 cm Weight 12.8 kg Please contact us for overseas postage and search leansgallery for a viewing. Most objects sold in our gallery are antiques, vintage or used, therefore they will show signs of being antique, vintage or used. There may be signs of scratches, discolouration, chips, cracks wear and tear unknown manufacturers and/or patterns. Please see the photographs as they form part of the description. Buyers are responsible for all import duties and taxes.