LARGE MUSEUM QUALITY STUCCO BUDDHA HEAD
Circa 2nd-3rd Century AD
Code: 0520 - SOLD

A magnificent large museum quality 2nd-3rd century Gandharan Stucco Head of Buddha Sakymuni. Perfectly modeled in the classical Gandharan Greco style. Very high quality piece. From Afghanistan, probably Hadda. The beautiful face is modelled with a meditive expression, arched eyebrows above heavy lidded eyes, aquiline nose gently smiling bow shaped lips red pigment remaining, elongated earlobes, wavy hairdress swept backwards and terminating into an usnisa, traces of original coloured pigments remaining, surface of the stucco remains smooth and polished except for the surface of the nose.
The piece is in excellent condition with no repairs or restoration, Absolutely Beautiful piece.
Measurements not including stand: 7" (18cm) tall,
Weight: 1.3kg.

STUCCO BODHISATTVA HEAD
2nd-3rd Century AD
Code: 0868 - SOLD

A rare and fine 2nd-3rd century stucco Gandharan head of a Bodhisattva. This is a particularly nice pieces, his face modelled with a serene expression, smiling lips, raised brows above heavy lidded eyes, aquiline nose and an elaborate headdress with lardge central and side roundel diadems, large ear ornaments one remaining - wonderful piece. Colour pigments still clearly visible, perticularly on lips, eyes and indication or central Urna. Good size at 12cm.
The piece is in good condition with no repairs or restoration
Height including stand
Measurements not including stand: 4.5" (12cm) High,
Weight:

MAGNIFICENT STUCCO BUDDHA
Circa 3rd-4th Century AD
Code: 0504 - SOLD

A magnificent large museum quality 3-4rd century Gandharan Stucco Buddha seated in Dhyanasana with his hands resting in his lap in dhyana mudra. Wearing a pleated sanghati leaving his right shoulder bare. His face with peaceful expression, small bow-shaped mouth, heavy-lidded almond shaped eyes, and finely arched eyebrows. Remains of colour polychrome pigments throughout. From Afghanistan.
The piece is in excellent condition, two repairs one to the neck area and one between the hands and body, superb and rare stucco piece.
Measurements not including a stand: 13" (33cm) tall,
Weight: 3 kg.

MAGNIFICENT LARGE BUDDHA HEAD
Circa 3rd-4th Century AD
Code: 0501 - SOLD

A large, magnificent museum quality 1-3rd century Gandharan Stucco Head of Buddha Sakymuni. Probably from Hadda, Afghanistan. His face is modelled with a meditive expression, arched eyebrows above heavy lidded eyes, aquiline nose gently smiling lips painted red, wavy hairdress swept backwards and terminating into an usnisa, traces of original coloured pigments remaining. A fine piece of Gandharan Art.
Professional mounted on custom made removable black metal welded stand.
The piece is in good condition with ancient damage to his left cheek, right ear and tip of the nose.
Measurements not including a stand: 10.5" (27cm) tall,
Weight: 3 kg. not inc. stand

STUCCO BUDDHA HEAD
1st-3rd Century AD
Code: 0679 - SOLD

A museum quality 2nd-3rd century Gandharan Stucco Head of Buddha Sakymuni. Nicely modeled in the classical Gandharan style. From Afghanistan, possibly Hadda. The beautiful face is modelled with a meditive expression, arched eyebrows above heavy lidded eyes, gently smiling lips, elongated earlobes, locks of hair rendered by round depressions terminating in an usnisa. Some traces of original red/brown pigment remaining particularly around the back of the head, were it once would have been attached to a larger stucco relief or narrative relief. Nice size 12cm
The piece is in good condition with no repairs or restoration
Height including stand
Measurements not including stand: 4.8" (12cm) High,
Weight:

MUSEUM QUALITY STUCCO HEAD OF BUDDHA
3rd-4th Century AD
Code: 0739 - SOLD

A nice rare 3rd-4th century Gandharan stucco Head of the Buddha, from Afghanistan. The face is modelled with a meditive expression, with nice classical features, original colour pigments remaining throughout give the piece depth, arched eyebrows above heavy lidded eyes, aquiline nose, urna, and gently smiling bow shaped lips. Hairdress terminates in a top knot. The surface is smooth and in excellent condition, pieces of this quality with colour pigments and size are now very rare. See #0737 above for a similar piece from the same site.
The piece is in good condition.
Measurements not including stand: 4.5" (11.5cm) tall,
Measurement including stand:
Weight:.

MUSEUM QUALITY LARGE TERRACOTTA BODHISATTVA HEAD
3rd-4th Century AD
Code: am0004 - SOLD

Large terracotta head of a Bodhisattva Hadda Afghanistan 24cm.
The piece is in good condition.
Measurements not including stand: 9.5" (24cm) tall,
Measurement including stand:
Weight:.

MUSEUM QUALITY STUCCO HEAD OF BUDDHA
3rd-4th Century AD
Code: am0009 - SOLD

Stucco Head of Buddha with fine soil encrustation. 22.5cm
The piece is in good condition.
Measurements not including stand: 8.8" (22cm) tall
Measurement including stand:
Weight:.

BEAUTIFUL STUCCO BUDDHA FACE
3rd-4th Century AD
Code: 0512 - SOLD

A beautiful stucco Buddha face 3rd-4th century. Face is well modeled in a peaceful expression with downcast almond-shaped eyes, aquiline nose and full bow-shaped smiling lips. His hair arranged in wavy strands, traces of original coloured pigments remaining on surface. Professionally mounted on a clear plexi glass stand with black metal rod. Probably from Jalalabad Afghanistan.
The head has been damaged down the right side and top, remaining face is in good condition with no restoration or damage to the features.
Height including stand 5.5" high (14cm).
Measurements not including stand: 3.5" (9cm) tall,
Weight: 500gms.

BEAUTIFUL SITTING STUCCO BUDDHA
Circa 3rd-4th Century AD
Code: 0677 - SOLD

A beautiful quality 3-4rd century Gandharan Stucco Buddha seated in Dhyanasana with his hands resting in his lap in dhyana mudra. Wearing a pleated sanghati covering both shoulders and knees. Seated on an interesting and nicely detailed low lotus pedestal, with nimbus behind. His face with peaceful expression, small bow-shaped mouth, heavy-lidded almond shaped eyes. His head tilted down in meditation and slightly to his left. The locks of hair are rendered by round depressions. Remains of red coloured pigments arranged in a lotus pattern visible on the underside. From Afghanistan.
The piece is in excellent condition, ancient damage to the nose, superb and rare stucco piece almost complete.
Measurements not including a stand: 5.2" (13cm) tall,
Weight: .

STUCCO HEAD OF BUDDHA
2nd-3rd Century AD
Code: 0506 - SOLD

A very beautiful stucco Buddha head 2nd-3rd century. Face is well modeled in a peaceful expression with downcast almond-shaped eyes , sloping brows, aquiline nose and full bow-shaped lips. His hair arranged in wavy strands rising to a domed topknot, traces of original coloured pigments remaining. Professionally mounted on a clear plexi glass stand with black metal rod. A repair to both sides of the face, this does not detract from the beauty of the face. Afghanistan.
Good condition with a repair down the left & right side of the face & hair.
Height including stand 5.5" high (14cm).
Measurements not including stand: 3.5" (9cm) tall,
Weight: 400gms.

FINE STUCCO BUDDHA HEAD
Circa 2nd-3rd Century AD
Code: 0505 - SOLD

A magnificent museum quality 2nd-3rd century Gandharan Stucco Head of Buddha Sakymuni. Perfectly modeled in the classical Gandharan style. Very high quality piece. From Pakistan or Afghanistan, possibly Taxila. His face is modelled with a meditive expression, arched eyebrows above heavy lidded eyes, aquiline nose gently smiling lips slight red pigment remaining, elongated earlobes, wavy hairdress swept backwards and terminating into an usnisa, traces of original coloured pigments remaining. Professionally mounted on a clear plexi glass stand with black metal rod.
The piece is in excellent condition with no repairs or restoration.
Height including stand 7" high (18cm).
Measurements not including stand: 5.5" (13.5cm) tall,
Weight: 800gms.

FINE STUCCO FIGURE OF BRHAMA
3rd-4th Century AD
Code: 0510 - SOLD

Well preserved and detailed bearded figure of Brahma or Vajrapani, His hair tied up in to a top knot, with a head band device a nice example of Gandharan 3rd-4th century art with exceptional detail in the face. Some remains of red coloured pigments. This is a rare opportunity to acquire such a nice piece at a very affordable price. Guaranteed original Gandhara 3rd-4th Century. Probably from Jalalabad, Afghanistan. Professionally mounted on a clear plexi glass stand with black metal rod.
Excellent condition no repairs.
Height including stand 8.75" (22cm).
Measurements not including stand: 6" (15cm) High,
Weight: 500gms.

FINE STUCCO BUST
3rd-4th Century AD
Code: 0511 - SOLD

A fine stucco bust of a male figure wearing a hat or helmet, His hair spills out into waves at either side, fine detail in the face. Some remains of coloured pigments. This is a rare opportunity to acquire such a nice piece at a very affordable price. Guaranteed original Gandhara 3rd-4th Century. Probably from Jalalabad, Afghanistan. Professionally mounted on a clear plexi glass stand with black metal rod.
Excellent condition no repairs, some soil encrustation to the surface
Height including stand 6.2" (15.5cm).
Measurements not including stand: 4.5" (11.5cm) High,
Weight: 500gms.

STUCCO BUDDHA HEAD
Circa 2nd-3rd Century AD
Code: 0524 - SOLD

A very nice 2nd-3rd century Gandharan Stucco Head of Buddha Sakymuni. Quality piece from Afghanistan. His face is modeled with a meditive expression, arched eyebrows above heavy lidded eyes, aquiline nose gently smiling bow shaped lips red pigment remaining, elongated earlobes, wavy hairdress swept backwards and terminating into an usnisa, traces of original coloured pigments remaining. Professionally mounted on a clear plexi glass stand with black metal rod.
The piece is in excellent condition with no repairs or restoration.
Height including stand 6.5" high (16cm).
Measurements not including stand: 4" (10.5cm) tall,
Weight: 400gms.

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