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Ancient Gandharan Carved Stucco Greco Buddhist Bodhisattva Head Bust 400-500 CE
About the Item
An ancient Gandharan carved stucco head, 4th-5th Century CE.
This carved stucco head represents a Bodhisattva wearing an elaborate headdress, raised on a custom steel stand.
The ancient civilisation of Gandhara was located between modern day Afghanistan & Pakistan at the confluenece of the silk route, the area was richly influenced from other cultures ranging from China to Greece.
Those influences are evident in this bust, condition is good.
- Dimensions:Height: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)Width: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
- Style:Archaistic (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:400 CE
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Condition is good.
- Seller Location:Portland, OR
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