A GANDHARAN SCHIST FIGURE OF A YOUTHFUL BODHISATTVAAncient region of Gandhara, Kushan period, 2nd – 3rd century. Standing in an elegant pose, wearing a long, flowing robe, and adorned in beaded jewelry. The serene face with heavy-lidded eyes and full lips below neatly incised wavy hair surmounted by a headdress. Mounted to a recent base. Condition: Good condition commensurate with age, with wear, notches, erosion, small repairs and losses. Provenance: From a private collection in Belgium, according to the previous owner acquired c. 1991 - 1994 in the American trade. Weight: 2.9 kg (incl. stand) Dimensions: Height 38 cm (incl. stand)