Bidspirit auction | Ancient Gandharan Carved Stucco Head

Ancient Gandharan Carved Stucco Head of Buddha - Ancient Gandharan carved stucco bust depicting the head of a Buddha, ca. 2nd-3rd century. Modeled with fanning wavy hair. Provenance: Christie's, New York, ”The C. Ruxton & Audrey B. Love Collection: Important European Furniture, Antiquities & Asian Works of Art, ” 20 October 2004, Lot 399; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff. (With stand) Height: 10 in. (Without stand) height: 6 1/2 in x width: 4 in x depth: 4 1/2 in. Condition: Breaks and losses to most of the hair, the tops and sides of the ears, the nose, the neck, and the back of the head. Some areas of pitting or wear.