J.H.Terry

Sculpture | Stone & Minerals | Ancient Gandhara Bodhisattva

A magnificent, ancient grey schist stone depiction of a 'Bodhisattva', circa 2nd to 3rd century, Kushan period,  ancient region of Gandhara, Afghanistan/Pakistan border. This museum quality piece displays the Graeco-Bactrian style brought to Central Asia by the armies of Alexander. It is essentially the very first Buddhist art. This a beautiful and quite large example, with amazing presence and artistry. Ancient loss, and other condition issues. Please contact us for further details. 34"tall. SOLD