Agora Auctions

Numismatic Sale #103  –  28 December 2021

Agora Auctions, Numismatic Sale #103

Ancient, Medieval and World Coins, Antiquities

Tu, 28.12.2021, from 6:00 PM CET
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Description

A special Gandharan stucco head from the Indus Valley, ca. 4th - 5th Century A.D. This nicely detailed sculpture is 3-5/8? high and is carved from stucco. It portrays the Buddha with elongated ears, pierced lobes and Urna. He is depicted with the classic serene expression and curly coif gathered into a top knot. This choice example retains the red facial paint found on the Hadda types. Mounted on stand.

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Starting price 250 USD
Estimate 420 USD
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