A FINE AND LARGE GREY SCHIST HEAD OF A BODHISATTVA Ancient region of Gandhara, ca. 2nd/3rd ct. H. 56 cm The face carved with serene expression, arched eyebrows set above heavy lidded eyes, urna, aquiline nose, moustache, smiling lips, elongated earlobes with lion figurine-shaped ear rings, curled and wavy hairdress and usnisha held together by pearled strings set with flower heads and lion masks, remains of halo behind. European private collection acquired from Christie’s, Amsterdam, May 8th, 2001, lot 515 Minor rest.