Bidspirit auction | Ancient Gandharan Carved Schist Head

Ancient Gandharan Carved Schist Head of Buddha - Ancient Gandharan carved gray schist bust depicting the head of a Buddha, ca. 2nd-3rd century. The figure's intricate face framed by tightly curled hair surmounted by his ushnisha. Provenance: Christie's, New York, ”The C. Ruxton & Audrey B. Love Collection: Important European Furniture, Antiquities & Asian Works of Art, ” 20 October 2004, Lot 394; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff. (With stand) height: 11 in. (Without stand) height: 8 1/2 in x width: 5 in x depth: 4 1/2 in. Condition: Some areas of scuffs or wear as expected of age. Roughness to the back of the head. Some small breaks around the neck.