2nd-3rd century AD. A carved schist head of a bodhisattva with elaborate knotted hairstyle, beaded band to the brow and urna below, fine facial features with small mouth and neat moustache. 13.3 kg, 31cm (12 1/4"). Property of a Middlesex collector; acquired on the London art market before 2000; formerly in an old English collection; accompanied by a scholarly note TL 5300 by Dr Ronald Bonewitz. Fine condition.