TÊTE DE DÉMON EN TERRE CUITE Ancienne région du... Lot n° 226

TÊTE DE DÉMON EN TERRE CUITE Ancienne région du Gandhara, vers le IVe siècle A TERRACOTTA HEAD OF A DEMON Ancient region of Gandhara, circa 4th century With a glaring expression of exposed teeth and a thick furrowed brow beneath a thick mop of dishevelled hair, stand. 22.5cm (8 7/8in). (2). Footnotes: Provenance: Jean-Pierre Rousset, Paris (1936-2021) The head is presented on its left profile in high relief suggesting it was part of a large narrative scene possibly relating to the Mara and his retinue attacking the Buddha as he approached enlightenment. The retinue of demons employed by Mara are often animal headed or grotesque figures like the present lot. Compare with the head of a laughing youth in the British Museum (1856,0412.1). 犍陀羅 約四世紀 陶魔首 來源： 巴黎Jean-Pierre Rousset（1936-2021）舊藏 For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com Fair overall condition, with significant loss and cracks across the top of the hair. Old repair to the proper right face. Mounted to a metal base, with an affixed inventory label to the back, 'JPR 218'. Please contact Jing Wen (jing.wen@bonhams.com) for related condition report images.