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397 - Four Asian sculpted heads. Gandhara, India, and Southeast Asia, probably 3rd–16th centuries CE. Height approx. 4.5–8.5 cm. Stucco or clay-stucco, stone, and copper alloy. Four fragmentary heads of varying origins and periods: the head of a male figure from the Gandharan cultural sphere with an elaborate hairstyle and remnants of polychrome paint, probably 3rd–5th centuries; a small Buddha head with tightly curled locks and elongated earlobes; from Southeast Asia, likely a Khmer head of a deity with a headdress and earrings; and a small Indian head of a deity with a headband and hair tied up high. All fragments are from formerly larger sculptures or figures. 4 pieces! Mounted on modern bases! Fragmentary, with missing parts, chips, scuffs, and encrustations; some significant losses in the area of the back of the head and headdress. Provenance: Formerly in the collection of G.S., Munich, since before 1980.
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Four Asian sculpted heads. Gandhara, India, and Southeast Asia, probably 3rd–16th centuries CE. Height approx. 4.5–8.5 cm. Stucco or clay-stucco, stone, and copper alloy. Four fragmentary heads of varying origins and periods: the head of a male figure from the Gandharan cultural sphere with an elaborate hairstyle and remnants of polychrome paint, probably 3rd–5th centuries; a small Buddha head with tightly curled locks and elongated earlobes; from Southeast Asia, likely a Khmer head of a deity with a headdress and earrings; and a small Indian head of a deity with a headband and hair tied up high. All fragments are from formerly larger sculptures or figures. 4 pieces! Mounted on modern bases! Fragmentary, with missing parts, chips, scuffs, and encrustations; some significant losses in the area of the back of the head and headdress. Provenance: Formerly in the collection of G.S., Munich, since before 1980.
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Auction 322: Ancient Art (Live Auction, Lots 1–407)Auction house
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