Grey schist Buddha head, Greco-Buddhist art of Gandhara, 3rd - 4th century Finely carved, it features a serene face with slightly closed downward-facing eyes, well-defined lips sketching a smile and a broad forehead adorned with an urna symbolizing wisdom. The elongated ears reflect Gandharian Buddhist nobility. The hairstyle features carefully sculpted curls forming the ushnisha. Inventory label on the back. Height : 16 cm Restoration to the nose, repairs. Provenance: Sotheby's London, February 27, 1967, lot 19 (illustrated).