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A Superb Gandharan Schist Sculpture Of Buddha, c.2nd-3rd…
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Auction Location:
Sydney
Date:
17-Aug-2008
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Description:
A Superb Gandharan Schist Sculpture Of Buddha, c.2nd-3rd Century AD of museum quality and significance, seated above a waisted platform with central lotus flower in relief, dressed in loose flowing robes, the visage of fine features and serene expression flanked by pendulous pierced ear lobes below of coiffure of wavy hair and projecting top knot, large circular nimbus to rear, exceptional detail throughout, remnant earth encrustations, Afghanistan, 22 x 15 cm Provenance: From an Australian collection, previously from an English collection, London Note: For further information on this form of sculpture c.f. Hallade, M. 1968, The Gandhara Style, Thames & Hudson
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Category:
Unclassified