Asian Art

August 2025, 2022
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LOT 268

Lot 268

A Kushan/Mathura Red Sandstone Head of Buddha, Circa 2nd Century

A Kushan/Mathura Red Sandstone Head of Buddha, Circa 2nd Century
Lot 268 Details
A Kushan/Mathura Red Sandstone Head of Buddha, Circa 2nd Century

head height 6.3 in (16 cm)
overall height 12.2 in — 31 cm

Estimate $600-$800

Realised: $660
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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A Kushan/Mathura Red Sandstone Head of Buddha, Circa 2nd Century
  • A Kushan/Mathura Red Sandstone Head of Buddha, Circa 2nd Century
  • A Kushan/Mathura Red Sandstone Head of Buddha, Circa 2nd Century
  • A Kushan/Mathura Red Sandstone Head of Buddha, Circa 2nd Century
  • A Kushan/Mathura Red Sandstone Head of Buddha, Circa 2nd Century
Note:

Compare with examples found at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number 1986.492; Freeman's Auctions, Philadelphia, May 29, 2019, lot 145; Christie's London, May 10, 2016, lot 10; and Sotheby's New York, March 19, 2016, lot 1304

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number 1986.492
Freeman's Auctions, Philadelphia, May 29, 2019, lot 145
Christie's London, May 10, 2016, lot 10
Sotheby's New York, March 19, 2016, lot 1304

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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