Gandharan Bodhisattva Head on Stand

A Gandharan carved green schist head of Bodhisattva, ancient…
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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 13.5 cm high, 6.5 cm wide. With stand 20.5 cm high

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