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Description: Ca.300AD Gandhara Stucco of a elegant stucco youthful Buddha - also known as Shakyamuni Buddha, Gautama Buddha or Siddhartha Gautama, the crown prince of the Shakya Kingdom, who ultimately achieved Enlightenment and issued teachings upon which Buddhism was founded. The Buddha stands holding a offering, the Buddha's face is finely modelled with elegant features including heavy-lidded, downcast eyes, an elegantly arched bowline leading to an aquiline nose, gently smiling closed lips, and stretched earlobes symbolizing his rejection of the material world in pursuit of spiritual enlightenment - all topped by an incised curly coiffure with a large ushnisha symbolizing his newfound knowledge upon Enlightenment. Red pigment remains on his robes and face as well as black pigment on his coiffure and eyebrows. A special example of Greco-Buddhist art that demonstrates a strong syncretism between eastern and western traditions. Repaired; overall good condition; on custom made stand; 390x150 mm; Provenance: Important London collection of Ancient art; formed in 1970s then passed by descent; All Items sold by Pax Romana Auctions come with a professional Certificate of Authenticity and FREE domestic and international shipping.