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THBAfghanistan Kushan Empire Stone Head
Lot 35
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Nov 19, 2020
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2020-11-19 10:00:00
2020-11-19 10:00:00
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Travel around the world and back in time and be amazed at the treasures you will find! Antiquities from Egypt, Greece, Italy and the Near East, Asian, Pre-Columbian, African/Tribal/Oceanic, Native American, Spanish Colonial, Fine Art, much more. Shop early for the holidays! Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Central Asia, modern day Afghanistan, Kushan Empire, ca. 20 to 280 CE. A striking carved stone head in the distinctive style of this empire that thrived in the heart of central Asia, taking advantage of the rich cultural milieu of the Silk Road. The head features huge, ovoid eyes with drilled pupils, a lifelike nose and mouth, and a tall, curved headdress. The real skill of the carving comes through in looking at the tiny, perfect curls of the hair visible on the back of the head and neck. The headdress also features an ornate headband. The stone used for the sculpture is a beautiful creamy white with very thin, occasional black and grey bands. Size: 2.45" W x 3.85" H (6.2 cm x 9.8 cm)
Who does this head represent? The headdress resembles that worn by the Kushan king Vima Kadphises on his gold coins, but the lack of a beard suggests either a young man or a woman. Whoever it was, this is a fascinating portrait.
Provenance: private California, USA collection, by descent, moved from Germany in 1997, originally collected in the 1970s in Hamburg, Germany
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#156058Repaired from two pieces, with some small losses to base of neck and along repair line on back of head as well as a small loss from the upper back of the head. The face and front of the head are in excellent condition as is much of the hair, with light deposits and well preserved details and form.Condition
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