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A fine ancient figural bust.
In stucco on terracotta.
In the form of the Buddha or a bodhisattva (possibly Avalokiteśvara/Guanyin).
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A fine ancient figural bust.
In stucco on terracotta.
In the form of the Buddha or a bodhisattva (possibly Avalokiteśvara/Guanyin).
With remnants of inlaid colored glass elements throughout.
Mounted on a contemprory black wooden plinth.
Simply a wonderful ancient relic!
Date:
ca. 1st - 5th Century CE
Overall Condition:
It is in overall fair, as-pictured, used estate condition.
Condition Details:
There are losses to the stucco throughout. It lacks a large part of the headdress on the left/reverse of the head as well as the left side of the face has no stucco remaining.
Retains some of it's original glass inlay.
The tip of the headpiece has been re-secured. Otherwise, there is some light edge wear, some fsurface scratches & losses, and other signs of expected wear consistent with age.
Marks:
Unmarked
Measurements:
Head:
Height: ca. 7 1/8 in.
Width: ca. 3 in.
Depth: ca. 3 1/8 in.
Plinth:
Height: ca. 2 3/4 in.
Width: ca. 2 3/4 in.
Depth: ca. 2 3/4 in.
Total Height: 9 7/8 in.
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- Dimensions
- 3ʺW × 3.13ʺD × 9.88ʺH
- Styles
- Asian Antique
- Art Subjects
- Figure
- Period
- 15th Century & Earlier
- Country of Origin
- India
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Plaster
- Terra Cotta
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Tan
- Condition Notes
- There are losses to the stucco throughout. It lacks a large part of the headdress on the left/reverse of the … moreThere are losses to the stucco throughout. It lacks a large part of the headdress on the left/reverse of the head as well as the left side of the face has no stucco remaining. Retains some of it's original glass inlay. The tip of the headpiece has been re-secured. Otherwise, there is some light edge wear, some fsurface scratches & losses, and other signs of expected wear consistent with age. less
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