Grey schist statuette of Vajrapani, Greco-Buddhist art of Gandhara, 2nd-3rd century Fragmentary bust representing Vajrapani, protector and companion of the Buddha in Gandharan Buddhist iconography. The figure is depicted as a bearded man with a powerful face, wavy hair and thick, deeply sculpted beard. He is dressed in a toga with heavy folds arranged in regular arcs across the chest, reminiscent of the draperies of Greco-Roman statuary. A hand appears on the wide folds of his garment. This representation illustrates the aesthetics characteristic of Gandharian sculpture, where Hellenistic influence blends with Buddhist iconography, Vajrapani often adopting a heroic appearance inspired by the model of Heracles. Fragment retaining the head and part of the bust. Height: 12.8 cm Missing hand and accident to forehead. Old patina and wear. Base.