Ancient Sculpture Depicting A Terracotta Head
Ancient sculpture depicting a terracotta head wearing a turban
Terracotta head mounted on a Plexiglas base
Depiction of a mustached man wearing a turban adorned with small floral motifs
Traces of polychromy (paint pigments), exhibiting oxidized earthy hues of green and reddish-brown, typical of ancient architectural or votive reliefs in stucco and terracotta
These characteristics strongly reflect the Greco-Buddhist artistic style characteristic of the ancient Gandhara region (encompassing the present-day territories of Pakistan and Afghanistan) between the 1st and 6th centuries CE
Statuette: 8 cm wide, 7 cm deep, and 13 cm tall
Plexiglas base: 8.5 cm wide, 7 cm deep, and 6 cm tall
Total weight: 620 grams
Terracotta head mounted on a Plexiglas base
Depiction of a mustached man wearing a turban adorned with small floral motifs
Traces of polychromy (paint pigments), exhibiting oxidized earthy hues of green and reddish-brown, typical of ancient architectural or votive reliefs in stucco and terracotta
These characteristics strongly reflect the Greco-Buddhist artistic style characteristic of the ancient Gandhara region (encompassing the present-day territories of Pakistan and Afghanistan) between the 1st and 6th centuries CE
Statuette: 8 cm wide, 7 cm deep, and 13 cm tall
Plexiglas base: 8.5 cm wide, 7 cm deep, and 6 cm tall
Total weight: 620 grams
450 €
Period: Before 16th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Good condition
Material: Terracotta
Width: 8 cm
Height: 13 cm
Depth: 7 cm
Reference (ID): 1825631
Availability: In stock
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