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ca. 3rd–5th century · Stucco · Asian Art

The oval face, high forehead, delicately shaped almond eyes, and full pursed lips indicate a provenance in the Turfan region near northwestern China. This Buddha once decorated a wall or a niche in a monument.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 3rd–5th century

Medium

Stucco

Culture

Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Gift of John and Evelyn Kossak, The Kronos Collections, 1984