Monumental Head of Buddha: Gandhara

264797_1985-388Features:

  • urna as dot
  • wavy hair common in Gandhara style

Date: 4th–5th century
Culture: Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara) or Afghanistan
Medium: Stucco
Dimensions: H 16in (40.6cm); W 10 3/4in (27.3cm); D 11in (27.9cm)

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Geography

Map pin is approximately where the Ghandara region would have been
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