Buddha's head. India, 19th century. Carved stone.

Buddha's head. India, 19th century.
Carved stone.
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Head of Buddha in carved stone identified by various lakshana or symbolic signs specific to the plastic representation of buddhas and bodhisattvas of sacred significance, such as the chignon or unisha, typical of Gandhara and other areas, a symbol of meditation, concentrated spiritual life and wisdom. The eyelids are a symbol of spiritual concentration and also of purity, due to their similarity to the petals of the lotus, and complete a serene face with a sketched smile, symbol of the balance and serenity of a perfect being. Finally, we also see the elongated earlobes, which allude to the large earrings worn by members of the upper classes in India at the time of Sakyamuni, and which represent the concepts of greatness, nobility and wisdom.