Description A GANDHARAN CARVED GREEN SCHIST HEAD OF BODHISATTVA ANCIENT REGION OF GANDHARA, CIRCA 3RD CENTURY
Beautifully carved as a moustachioed youthful face surmounted by a high chignon. Mounted on a black metal stand.
The schist 13.5cm high, 6.5cm wide. With stand 20.5cm high
Condition Report Condition:
Fragmentary. Small loss to the right eyebrow, larger losses to the chignon, including a repaired broken section. Old wear, scratches and minor losses throughout. Leonard Joel Delivery size: Small The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.