Description
Ancient Gandharan carved stucco bust depicting the head of a bodhisattva figure, ca. 2nd-3rd century. With almond-shaped eyes surmounted by slightly arching brows, centered on either side of a raised urna. Featuring a decorative fillet-diadem.
Provenance: Christie's, New York, "The C. Ruxton & Audrey B. Love Collection: Important European Furniture, Antiquities & Asian Works of Art," 20 October 2004, Lot 412; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff.
(With stand) height: 7 in. (Without stand) height: 4 in x width: 3 in x depth: 3 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 412; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff.
(With stand) height: 7 in. (Without stand) height: 4 in x width: 3 in x depth: 3 1/2 in.
Condition
Losses to the back of the head, top of the head, and neck. Some rubbing or loss of finer details. Trace polychrome remains.
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Ancient Gandharan Stucco Head of a Bodhisattva
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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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