A fine Gandhara Grey Schist Head of a Bodhisattva, ca. 2nd - 3rd century CE Medium - Clay with the outer edge bordered

with the outer edge bordered by twisted wire that culminates in two sets of curls on either side

otherwise the ushabti is intact and in excellent condition overall

and pointed ears

Despite his short reign of only six years

A fine Gandhara Grey Schist Head of a Bodhisattva, ca. 2nd - 3rd century CE Medium - Clay with the outer edge borderedThis well modeled head, with its youthful Hellenic features and wavy hair, depicts the Maitreya ascending to enlightenment. Carved life sized and three quarters in the round, the almost trance like facial features are sensitively portrayed by the serene expression, slight smile of the mouth, and the lowered lids of the eyes below the gracefully arched brows. The Bodhisattva wears a fancy jeweled headdress and small mustache above generous lips.