Bidspirit auction | GANDHARAN STONE HEAD OF BUDDHA

GANDHARAN STONE HEAD OF BUDDHA - Ca. AD 300 - 400. A stone carved head of Buddha, shown with a serene expression. Depicting half-closed eyes beneath gently arched brows, a straight nose, and softly contoured lips forming a peaceful smile. Traces of the ushnisha rising at the crown, and the elongated earlobes gracefully framing the sides of the face.For similar see: Museo d'Arte Orientale Torino, Inventory no. IAs/3.Size: 190mm x 130mm; Weight: 2.95kgProvenance: 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.