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5th-12th Century Extremely Rare Early Gandharan Carved Quartz Crystal Buddhist Head

REF: LA329013

£1200

€1348

$1635

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Description

This ancient carved quartz Buddhist head originates from the historical region of Gandhara, now modern day North West Pakistan/North East Afghanistan. The location on trade routes allowed it to flourish absorbing the diverse cultural influences of Indian and Iranian styles as perfectly displayed in this superb piece of early Buddhist sculture. The carved quartz was carved by a very skilled Gandharan artisan. Buddhism declined rapidly from Gandhara with the Muslim invasions and eventually ceased to exist in the Gandhara region by c1200 A.D.

measurements

Height:

126 mm

Width:

90 mm

Depth:

85 mm

declaration

Harvey Evans Antiques has clarified that the 5th-12th Century Extremely Rare Early Gandharan Carved Quartz Crystal Buddhist Head (LA329013) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 5th-12th Century A.D.

condition

The Buddhist head has age related wear. There are no cracks or breaks. Good solid condition. A hole has been drilled into the base of the head to fix to a display stand sometime in its past. There is a beautiful patina built up over the many centuries. The quartz has a spectacular sparkle. See photographs for details.

additional info

Period:

Pre 16th Century

Material:

Crystal

Origin:

Afghan

Artisan:

Date of Manufacture:

5th-12th Century A.D.

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location

This 5th-12th Century Extremely Rare Early Gandharan Carved Quartz Crystal Buddhist Head is located in Derbyshire, United Kingdom

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