3rd-5th century AD. A carved schist statue of Buddha standing nimbate with loosely draped robes (sanghati) on a dais with four figures to the forward edge; left hand holding a symbol, right hand raised. 86 kg, 1.11m (43 3/4"). Property of a Middlesex collector; acquired on the London art market before 2000; formerly in an old English collection. Fine condition.