Indian Red Sandstone Buddha Head. 5th-7th century A.D. or later A carved sandstone Buddha head, with exaggerated lentoid eyes and broad nose, lips parted and teeth exposed; mounted on a custom-made stand. 7.4 kg total, 28 cm high including stand (11 in.).

Acquired 1990s. Ex West Country, UK, collection. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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