Gandharan Stone Figure - Seated Buddha
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Central Asia, Pakistan, India, and Afghanistan, Gandharan Empire, ca. 1st century CE. A beautiful seated depiction of Buddha, hand-carved from grey schist in high relief. Buddha sits with his hands in the Dhyana mudra, a gesture of meditation, with the hands placed in the lap, right hand on left, with fingers fully stretched out and palms facing upwards. His slender body dons flowing robes, and his hair is presented in a traditional top knot. Beneath his seat is are two seated figures holding their hands in front of their bodies before a tiered stupa. A fabulous depiction! Size: 2" W x 3.625" H (5.1 cm x 9.2 cm).
Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection
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Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection
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#137360
Condition
Surface wear and abrasions commensurate with age, light fading to some carved details, and some roughness across most surfaces and verso, otherwise intact and excellent. Nice earthen deposits throughout.
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Gandharan Stone Figure - Seated Buddha
Estimate $600 - $900
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