An ancient Gandharan carved stucco head, 4th-5th Century CE.
This carved stucco head represents a Bodhisattva wearing an elaborate headdress, raised on a custom steel stand.
The ancient civilisation of Gandhara was located between modern day Afghanistan & Pakistan at the confluenece of the silk route, the area was richly influenced from other cultures ranging from China to Greece.
Those influences are evident in this bust, condition is good.
This carved stucco head represents a Bodhisattva wearing an elaborate headdress, raised on a custom steel stand.
The ancient civilisation of Gandhara was located between modern day Afghanistan & Pakistan at the confluenece of the silk route, the area was richly influenced from other cultures ranging from China to Greece.
Those influences are evident in this bust, condition is good.
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Dimensions:Height: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)Width: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
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Style:Archaistic(Of the Period)
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Materials and Techniques:StuccoCarved
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Place of Origin:Afghanistan
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Period:15th Century and Earlier
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Date of Manufacture:400 CE
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Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use. Condition is good.
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Seller Location:Portland, OR
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Reference Number:Seller: C-1013Seller: LU4876137075022
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