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Ancient Gandharan Carved Wood Bodhisattva

$495
£376.93
€434.03
CA$701.46
A$754.52
CHF 403.24
MX$8,893.63
NOK 5,083.87
SEK 4,647.62
DKK 3,242.92

About the Item

A fine ancient wooden Buddhist carving. In the form of the Buddha or a bodhisattva. With an old piece of wax to the reverse, likely intended to be wall mounted. Simply a wonderful ancient wood carving! Date: ca. 1st - 5th Century CE Overall Condition: It is in overall fair, as-pictured, used estate condition. Condition Details: With significant wear and loss, a split from top to bottom and with some losses to the reverse around the split, some light edge wear, fine light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. None Marks: Apparently unmarked. Measurements: Length: ca. 9 1/8 in. Width: ca. 3 in. Depth: ca. 1 1/4 in. Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.13 in (23.2 cm)Width: 3 in (7.62 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    ca. 1st - 5th Century CE
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. With significant wear and loss, a split from top to bottom and with some losses to the reverse around the split, some light edge wear, fine light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 9172025141430DSAINVBFMY25_LA1stDibs: LU1610247251462

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