GANDHARAN SCHIST SEATED BUDDHA FIGURINE 2nd-4th century AD A finely carved, possibly Maitreya Buddhist sculpture of a male bodhisattva, nimbate, seated in the lotus position; to the head, a curled hairstyle with topknot; the face serene, eyes lowered in meditation; a long moustache to the upper lip; around the neck, a short necklace with animal-head junction on a braided cord; cloth around the shoulders; the right hand raised, a bangle to each wrist; the body draped in an elaborate pleated robe; the pedestal with columnar supports and draped decorations. 11.5 kg, 43 cm including stand (17"). Fine condition. Provenance UK art market, acquired prior to 1980.
GANDHARAN SCHIST SEATED BUDDHA FIGURINE 2nd-4th century AD A finely carved, possibly Maitreya Buddhist sculpture of a male bodhisattva, nimbate, seated in the lotus position; to the head, a curled hairstyle with topknot; the face serene, eyes lowered in meditation; a long moustache to the upper lip; around the neck, a short necklace with animal-head junction on a braided cord; cloth around the shoulders; the right hand raised, a bangle to each wrist; the body draped in an elaborate pleated robe; the pedestal with columnar supports and draped decorations. 11.5 kg, 43 cm including stand (17"). Fine condition. Provenance UK art market, acquired prior to 1980.
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