3rd-5th century AD. A terracotta head of Buddha with long ears, ridged eyebrows, serene facial expression; ribbed top-knot ushnisha with lotus-flower finial; socket to the brow to accept an inset gemstone urna; mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. Jongeward, D., Buddhist Art of Gandhara in the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, 2018, item 70, for type. 3.2 kg, total, 31.5cm including stand (12 1/2"). Property of a London gentleman; formerly with Mahboubian Gallery, London, UK; acquired before 1972; accompanied by an old museum-quality photograph; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no. 10795-177900. [A video of this lot can be viewed on the Timeline Auctions website]