An impressive Ghandaran stucco head of Bodhisattva, 45H/5th century Ad. The figure is with an elaborate headdress and wreaths surmounted by a lion mask pendant, the finely worked face with crisp features and heavily lidded eyes, with looped earrings. Provenance: Acquired by the present owner in Melbourne from a private collection. Silk Road Asian Art, Melbourne, 3/2020, no. 61. Exhibited: Melbourne, silk Road Asian Art, 3/2020, no. 61. Literature: Silk Road Asian Art, 3/2020, Melbourne, no. 61, 46 cm high