BODHISATTVA

Schist Stone
Gandhara , 3rd to 4th century

Weight: 930 grams

Dimensions: 18 x 7 x 5 cm

Bodhisattva standing on a lotus base in typical Gandhara representation with wide garments thrown over the shoulder, wearing a necklace and ear pendants and a turban-like headpiece on the head. The face is round and has a moustache. The Bodhisattva seems to be holding a garland, parts of the arms are missing. The back is flat.