A TERRACOTTA STANDING BUDDHAAncient region of Gandhara, 4th-5th centuryThe standing deity with the right hand at chest level and the left hand holding a hem of the dress, the latter draped with rhythmic undulations, the head slightly turned to the right, the expression of the face to hint at a divine smile, the hair styled with curls spirals.105 cm highProvenance: Italian private collection.* The present lot is offered with export license.* The thermoluminescence carried out on 2/6/2009 from Oxford Authentication confirms the proposed dating.