Afghanistan
Dimensions
8" x 5" x 4 1/2"
Date
2nd - 3rd Century
Additional Information
Buddhist sculptures from Gandhara, mostly carved from stone or formed in clay and coated with stucco, were heavily influenced by Greek and Roman sculptures. Their face is modeled with a meditative expression, arched eyebrows above heavy lidded eyes, aquiline nose gently smiling bow shaped lips, and wavy hair.