Bidspirit auction | STONE HEAD OF BUDDHA

STONE HEAD OF BUDDHA - Ca. 30 BC - AD 375, Kushan Period or later. A carved head of Buddha in grey schist, the serene face with gently arched brows over half-closed eyes, a straight nose, and full lips forming a subtle, compassionate smile. The hair is arranged in ushnisha.For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Object Number: 13.96.4.Size: 160mm x 140mm; Weight: 1.48kgProvenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in the early 2000s in Belgium; previously in 1970s European collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.