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A fine Gandharan sculpture of a Bodhissatva, 3rd century AD, of…
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Sydney
Date:
13-Dec-2009
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Description:
A fine Gandharan sculpture of a Bodhissatva, 3rd century AD, of Museum quality, the grey schist sculpted in fine detail in the form of a Bodhisattva, seated in dhyanasana above a lotus flower pedestal with hands in dhyana mudra, dressed in flowing robes adorned with garlands and jewellery, the fine featured visage with benign expression and down cast eyes backed by a circular nimbus, consistent even weathering, intact, 23 x 20 cm note: for a similar example cf. Christies New York, 20 Sept 2000, also cf. Hallade M. 1968, the Gandhara style, Thames & Hudson p.89
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Antiquities: Asian