Bidspirit auction | GANDHARAN STONE FIGURE OF A

GANDHARAN STONE FIGURE OF A GUARDIAN - Ca. AD 200 - 300. A stone figure of a guardian, standing barefoot on a base. He wears an armour with cross-hatched patterning, with a sword belt hung diagonally across his chest. His right hand holds a tall staff or spear. The figure’s face is carved with almond-shaped eyes beneath arched brows, a straight nose, and closed lips forming a calm yet vigilant expression. His hair is tied into a high topknot beneath a turban-like headdress.Size: 360mm x 140mm; Weight: 2.45kgProvenance: From a professional UK collection of Asian and Himalayan art; previously with a London gallery, ex. A.H. collection; formerly acquired in France between 1980 and 2005.This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.