Maitreya
Gandhara art, ca. 2nd-5th centuries
Schist. H. 35 cm
The Buddha to come is identifiable by his seated "western" attitude and the vase he holds in his left hand. Note the great stylistic classicism of this beautiful sculpture, as well as the traces of the gilding with leaf that must have once covered it. Some visible accidents.
Provenance :
- Former French collection
- Piasa sale (Paris), December 16, 2016, lot n° 132
- Acquired at this sale by its current owner
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