Pakistan, Ancient Gandhara region, 2nd-3rd century AD, Stucco Buddha head

Pakistan, Ancient Gandhara region, 2nd-3rd century AD, Stucco Buddha head
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Stucco Head of Shakyamuni Buddha

Pakistan / Ancient Gandhara Region
2nd – 3rd Century AD

The head of the Awakened One features slightly half-open lenticular eyes with heavy eyelids framing an aquiline nose, the latter overlooking a thin mouth with full lips sketching a pinched smile reminiscent of Greek statuary. The hair, materialized by a series of parallel incisions forming fine waves, the top of the skull surmounted by the usnisa, and the ears with distended lobes, recall the Buddha's former worldly life.


The ancient region of Gandhara, at the crossroads of the civilizations of Iran, the Greek world, India, and nomadic civilizations, constituted for sixteen centuries an almost obligatory passageway for caravans linking the West to China. A Hellenistic background, sustained by the luxury goods trade exported from the Mediterranean basin, blends with Parthian and Indian influences to create a highly sensitive Buddhist iconography.

Stucco
Surface wear, visible losses, and restorations to be noted
21 x 13 cm
Former collection of Mr. L., former ambassador to Pakistan

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Style Asian Arts (Sculptures other materials of Asian Arts Style)
Period 16th century and older (Sculptures other materials 16th century and older)
Country of origin Pakistan
Shipping Time Ready to ship in 4-7 Business Days
Location 38090, Villefontaine, France
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