"Head Of Vajrapani On Base, Terracottas From Gandhara"
Rare Head of VAJRAPANIBodhisattva of illumination
Lord of secrets
Terra cotta, traces of polychrome pigments
Greco-Buddhist art of GANDHARA
Circa II - III Century AD.
The use or terra cotta instead of stucco is quite rare in Gandhara art.
The pigment traces oare probably cinnabar-red.
Thermoluminescence test from 01/12/14 provided.
Height on base : 11 inches
Height alone : 7.87 inches
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