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Head and torso of standing bodhisattva

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Head and torso of standing bodhisattva

Place of OriginPakistan, ancient region of Gandhara

Dateapprox. 200-400

MaterialsStone (mica schist)

DimensionsH. 13 1/2 in x W. 6 in x D. 4 in, H. 34.3 cm x W. 15.2 cm x D. 10.2 cm

Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection

Object numberB60S62+

DepartmentSouth Asian Art

ClassificationsSculpture

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