Stone head carving of a stylized male face, Greco-Buddhist art, Gandhara, 2nd-4th century 
The serene expression of the face, the half-closed eyes and the slight smile lend this work a great sense of calm. The features are finely chiseled: arched eyebrows, discreet moustache and wavy hair adorned with symmetrical volute motifs. A large urna adorns the forehead. The conical ushnisha is partly broken and a large part of the back of the head is missing. 
Height: 18 cm
Hole in the hair curls at the base of the ushnisha. Crack.
Live Friday 31 October 2025・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 276

Stone head carving of a stylized male face, Greco-Buddhist art, Gandhara, 2nd-4th century The serene expression of the face, the half-closed eyes and the slight smile lend this work a great sense of calm. The features are finely chiseled: arched eyebrows, discreet moustache and wavy hair adorned with symmetrical volute motifs. A large urna adorns the forehead. The conical ushnisha is partly broken and a large part of the back of the head is missing. Height: 18 cm Hole in the hair curls at the base of the ushnisha. Crack.

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€2,340
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Stone head carving of a stylized male face, Greco-Buddhist art, Gandhara, 2nd-4th century The serene expression of the face, the half-closed eyes and the slight smile lend this work a great sense of calm. The features are finely chiseled: arched eyebrows, discreet moustache and wavy hair adorned with symmetrical volute motifs. A large urna adorns the forehead. The conical ushnisha is partly broken and a large part of the back of the head is missing. Height: 18 cm Hole in the hair curls at the base of the ushnisha. Crack.
Sale Friday 31 October 2025・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 4 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris