Featured in our upcoming September 21st auction is this ancient carved stucco Gandhara head of a man wearing traditional headress and a intricately detailed concerned expression on his face.

The Gandhara art movement primarily arose in northwest Pakistan and Eastern Afghanistan between the 1st century BCE and 7th Century CE. What sets Gandhara visual art apart from others in the region, is its inception in classical Roman influences.

DESCRIPTION: A stucco Gandhara head of a man wearing a turban, with a concerned look on his face. Intricately crafted and detailed.

CIRCA: 3rd Ct.

ORIGIN: South Central Asia

DIMENSIONS:H:3.75″ L:2.5″ W:2.75″

CONDITION:Good condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

This piece is now available for bids on the following bidding platforms: liveauctioneers.com and invaluable.com.

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