Head of a Bodhisattva

Buddhist

Painted stucco

300-400 CE

Afghanistan

CSMVS

Details

Theme

Trade, Movement and Exchange

Subtheme

Across Deserts and Mountains – the ‘Incense’ and ‘Silk’ Roads

Case Title

Overland to China

Display Location

Coomaraswamy Hall

Findspot

Gandhara

Measurements

21.5 cm

Accession Number

2009.672

Description

Buddhist monks, relics, texts, and imagery moved along the trade routes. This painted stucco head of a Bodhisattava, from Afghanistan exudes a princely charm. It shares the same ideals as Greek and Roman sculpture.

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