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September 07 Auction

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16. Indian Sandstone Head of the Buddha, Kushan Period, ca. 2nd century B.C.–3rd century A.D.

Carved mottled pink sandstone head mounted on a black metal stand. Stylized hair and ear ornamentation and heavily-lidded eyes. From the 1st through the 5th century, sculptors at Mathura were laying the foundation for Indian religious art, using the easily identified mottled red sandstone. Approx. 9"T x 6"W, on stand height approx. 12"T.



1,500/2,000   Sold $1,150.00
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