HEAD OF AN ARISTOCRAT Grey schist

Gandhara 4th century

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HEAD OF AN ARISTOCRAT

Grey schist Gandhara 4th century Dimensions: Height 20,5 cm Wide 8,5 cm Depth 10 cm with base Weight: 2179 grams with base A stone head of an aristocrat with wavy long beard and moustache. The nose is slightly crooked, the eyes are gazing towards the right and the wavy strands of hair are decorated with leaves. The head is mounted on metal metall base.

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HEAD OF AN ARISTOCRAT

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