This alloy copper plaque of Buddha is an exceptional work of art that originated in the ancient region of Gandhara, which is now present-day Pakistan and Afghanistan. This plaque depicts Buddha seated on a plinth with his hands in Dharmachakra Mudra,. He is wearing an elaborate robe and a halo encircles his head. The plinth is decorate with a relief depiction of two worshippers sitting around stupa.
Size: Height 70mm, width 40mm, weight 115g
Object history: UK art market; formerly acquired in early 2000s in Belgium; previously in 1970s European collection.
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