Gandharan carved head; hair tied in an ushnisha. Custom base.Gandharan art is some of the earliest renderings of the historic Buddha. Gandharan civilization flourished for years, many monasteries were built and adorned with statues of Buddha. These featured his life in his many reincarnations. Issued: 3rd c. AD Dimensions: 7.25"H x 4.75"W Provenance: Collection of John J. Lanzendorf