Description
Ancient Gandharan carved gray schist bust depicting the head of a Buddha, ca. 2nd-3rd century. The figure's intricate face framed by tightly curled hair surmounted by his ushnisha.
Provenance: Christie's, New York, "The C. Ruxton & Audrey B. Love Collection: Important European Furniture, Antiquities & Asian Works of Art," 20 October 2004, Lot 394; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff.
(With stand) height: 11 in. (Without stand) height: 8 1/2 in x width: 5 in x depth: 4 1/2 in.
Provenance: Christie's, New York, "The C. Ruxton & Audrey B. Love Collection: Important European Furniture, Antiquities & Asian Works of Art," 20 October 2004, Lot 394; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff.
(With stand) height: 11 in. (Without stand) height: 8 1/2 in x width: 5 in x depth: 4 1/2 in.
Condition
Some areas of scuffs or wear as expected of age. Roughness to the back of the head. Some small breaks around the neck.
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Ancient Gandharan Carved Schist Head of Buddha
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Leo & Doris Hodroff Collection: Arts of Asia
Nov 11, 2026, 11:00 AM ESTSt. Paul, MN, United States
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