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Large Gandharan Standing Buddha Torso, Carved Gray Schist, 2nd-3rd Century
Price:$62,000
$125,000List Price
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 42 in (106.68 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
- Style:Greco Roman (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 2nd-3rd Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Missing the head and the right hand. Slight losses to the outer edges of the robe under the missing right hand. Also with some loss to the lotus pedestal. The back unfinished.
- Seller Location:Austin, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU894713847901
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