GANDHARA SCHIST STONE BUDDHA
Ca.200 - 300 AD. A substantial youthful and benign grey schist statue of the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara on a plinth, sangha mantle draped elegantly over the shoulders; urna to the brow, copious hair bound with a beaded headband; in a meditating position; mounted on a custom-made stand. Good Condition. Size:370mmx210mm;over 6kgProvenance: Important London collection of Ancient art; formed in 1970s then passed by descent.
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Ca.200 - 300 AD. A substantial youthful and benign grey schist statue of the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara on a plinth, sangha mantle draped elegantly over the shoulders; urna to the brow, copious hair bound with a beaded headband; in a meditating position; mounted on a custom-made stand. Good Condition. Size:370mmx210mm;over 6kgProvenance: Important London collection of Ancient art; formed in 1970s then passed by descent.