GANDHARAN SCHIST STONE SEATED BODHISATTVA

GANDHARAN SCHIST STONE SEATED BODHISATTVA

Ca. AD 200.
A Gandharan schist stone seated bodhisattva. This intricately carved panel showcases a bodhisattva in a seated posture with legs apart and ankles crossed, positioned on a lotus flower plinth. The body is slightly turned to the right, with the right hand holding onto the left shoulder, while the left hand rests on the lap. His body is adorned with heavy necklaces around the neck and bracelets on the wrists, while the figure's head is backed with a large halo and crowned with an elaborate turban.
Size: 240mm x 125mm; Weight: 2.9kg
Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired on the Belgium art market in the 1960s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.