Description:

Pakistan and Afghanistan, Gandharan Empire, ca. 200 BCE to 400 CE. A stucco cast of the upper body of a man holding what appears to be a skull at his chest. He is shown with clothing wrapped loosely around his neck and one shoulder; one arm and his upper chest are visible and shown with nicely realistic musculature. His clothing is richly detailed and done in the Greek style, with drapes and folds carefully portrayed. His hands are together at his lower chest, with the fingers of one of them delineated (the others are hidden by the skull). His face is naturalistic, his eyes downcast, with a blunt nose and a large mustache. He wears an interesting headdress that looks like a seashell. Size: 4.45" W x 6" H (11.3 cm x 15.2 cm); 9.35" H (23.7 cm) on included custom stand.

Gandhara, situated along the Silk Road, collected artistic influences from the East (India) and the West (the ancient Near East and Classical world). Gandharan artisans were supported by Gandharan elites, who made their fortunes on trade and the transit of goods. The body of this figure is very Greek looking, but the face itself has a particular Gandharan style.

Provenance: private Davis collection, Houston, Texas, USA; ex Art Ancient Ltd., United Kingdom

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  • Condition: Losses and chips commensurate with age. Repaired at neck with overpainting along the repair line. Nice detail remaining.

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