SculptureGandharan2nd-3rd century CE

Head and (Partial) Torso of a Bodhisattva

Kushan period, 2nd century-3rd century

Classification

Sculpture

Medium

Gray schist

Culture

Gandharan

Period

Kushan period, c.100 BCE-250 CE

Century

2nd-3rd century CE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 28.2 x L. 26.5 x D. 15.2 cm (11 1/8 x 10 7/16 x 6 in.)

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