A STUCCO HEAD OF A PATRIARCH Katalognummer: AK0518-178 Stucco Gandhara c. 3rd to 5th century The Greek influence characteristic of Gandhara is evident in this expressively crafted head of a bearded dignitary or patriarch. Stucco works like this are rather rare as the material is not as durable. However, it allowed the artist more nuance than stone due to its plasticity, as can be seen in this work. The back area is typically unworked, as these stucco sculptures were invariably placed on walls. It is difficult to determine the exact time it was crafted, as the Taxila school for example was active even after the 5th century. Dark bronze base. Dimensions: HEIGHT HEAD 21 CM, WITH BASE 31.8 CM Condition: Good condition Provenance: Form an American private collection Startpreis 起始價: € 1.500 Schätzpreis 估計/估算: € 3.000
A STUCCO HEAD OF A PATRIARCH Katalognummer: AK0518-178 Stucco Gandhara c. 3rd to 5th century The Greek influence characteristic of Gandhara is evident in this expressively crafted head of a bearded dignitary or patriarch. Stucco works like this are rather rare as the material is not as durable. However, it allowed the artist more nuance than stone due to its plasticity, as can be seen in this work. The back area is typically unworked, as these stucco sculptures were invariably placed on walls. It is difficult to determine the exact time it was crafted, as the Taxila school for example was active even after the 5th century. Dark bronze base. Dimensions: HEIGHT HEAD 21 CM, WITH BASE 31.8 CM Condition: Good condition Provenance: Form an American private collection Startpreis 起始價: € 1.500 Schätzpreis 估計/估算: € 3.000
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