Bodhisattva head in red clay, ancient Gandhara region, Afghanistan or Pakistan, 4th century The oval face with well-defined features, a short moustache and locks falling to the sides, under an elaborate hairstyle with a small tiara tied with a band on which jewels are attached. The top of the ribbon ends in an elaborate bow with a vertically directed loop. The face is partially covered with a white coating. Height : 25 cm This head is similar to examples in polychrome stucco and terracotta discovered at Hadda during the excavations of Jules Barthoux between 1926 and 1928. Private collection from Paris - lots 78 to 127, 219 and 220