Head and torso of a Bodhisattva. Fragment

India / South Asia Collection

Accession Nr.: 50.36.1
Type: sculpture; relief
Date of production:
1st - 2nd c.
Gandhara art
Place of production:
Acquisition: donation of Imre Schwaiger
Materials: grey schist
Techniques: carved
Dimensions: height: 8.5 cm
width: 4.5 cm
depth: 4 cm
Fragment of a Bodhisattva. Elaborate large head ornament. Small, tight-fitting halo around the head. Large disk earrings. Made of Himalayan grey slate.