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Nice Gandhara Indian Stucco Head of Buddha browse these categories for related items... All Items: Far East: India: Pre AD 1000: item #385844 Please refer to our stock #2005021 when inquiring.
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Gandharan refers to an artistic style that developed in what is now northwestern Pakistan and eastern Afghanistan between the 1st century BC and the 7th century AD. Its roots lie in the Greco-Roman influence first introduced into the region by Alexander the Great, and subsequently by the trade of the Roman and Byzantine empires. Therefore, it presents an interesting fusion of traditionally Indian iconography and Roman motifs like vines, cherubs, tritons & centaurs.
Due to this external influence, the Gandharan representation of Buddha was quite different from the mainstream Mathura Buddha sculptures. In the Gandharan tradition, Buddha was represented with a youthful Apollo-like face as seen here, typically dressed in garments resembling those seen on Roman imperial statues. While the Gandharan movement did not persist beyond the 7th century A.D., it did help contribute to the tendency of portraying Buddha in an idealistic, abstract manner that is still evident in modern representations. AGE: 3rd-4th century A.D. CONDITION: Overall quite good for stucco, with some ancient loss to the nose and right hair as pictured. DIMENSIONS: 4" tall, not inclusive of the stand |
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