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THBGorgeous Gandharan Stone Head of Bodhisattva
Lot 84a
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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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Day 1 of an important 2-day auction featuring exceptional art from around the world - Egyptian, Greek, Etruscan, Roman, Viking, Russian, Near Eastern; Asian Art from China, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Burma, India; Fine Art from the 17th century to present. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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Central Asia, Pakistan and Afghanistan, Gandharan Empire, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. One of the finest examples of Gandharan stone carving we have seen! A richly carved, highly polished black stone head of a prince, modeled in the traditional Greco-Buddhist tradition with a full face, fine almond eyes, a naturalistic nose, sensitive mouth, and a large, ornate headdress, similar to a turban, atop the head. Alexander the Great conquered Gandhara in 330 BCE and the reign of Indo-Greek kings who followed him introduced classical traditions that would influence Gandharan art for the following seven centuries. The stylized, curly Mediterranean hair and top knot derive from classical sculptures such as the Apollo Belvedere (330 BCE), and the sensitive modeling of the expressive face demonstrates a classical influence as well, while keeping many of the stylistic elements, like the focus on the large eyes, of Indian artwork. Size: 6" W x 8.25" H (15.2 cm x 21 cm)
Gandharans are famous for schist and stucco carvings depicting Buddhist religious figures. Vast monastic institutions like those at Takht-i-Bahi, Sahri-Bahlol, Jamal Garhi, Ranigat, and Thareli were decorated by skilled artisans with representations of important figures, religious scenes, and artistic dedications. During this time, Gandhara was exceptionally wealthy, profiting from trade along the Silk Road; patrons had resources to spend on the arts, creating a flowering of artwork.
Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection; ex-Mazard Family collection, New York, USA 1980s
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#146552The head is a fragment from a larger sculpture, lost below the neck. Small losses from peripheries. Some scratches, chips, and nicks from surface. Light deposits. Overall very good condition with excellent remaining detail.Condition
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