Lot 66
A GRAY SCHIST SEATED BUDDHA
NORTHWESTERN INDIA, GANDHARA, 3RD/ 4TH CENTURY
Auction: 10 June 2026 from 14:00 BST
Description
finely carved seated in dhyanasana, possibly a Bodhisattva or Bodhisattva Maitreya, with hands in dhyanamudra in the lap, cascading folds of fabric, pair of heavy lidded eyes, centred by a raised urna, the wavy locks of hair tied up in a topknot and secured with a headband
Dimensions
31cm x 21.5cm x 5.5cm
Provenance
The collection of the late Victor Taylor (1910-1985), thence by descent, for the past 80 years.
Accompanied by a letter from the collector's grandson.
Footnote
For an extended note about the collector and Gandhara please refer to lot 64.