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Bodhisattva
Pakistan, Gandhara, 100-300
H. 136 cm, schist
Depicted with half-closed eyes, as though immersed
in profound meditation, this Bodhisattva displays an
expression common to the religious traditions of the
Indian world. The representation of his clothing with
large folds certainly originates from the Greek garment
called himation. The figure’s refined appearance and
various adornments testify to the princely character
of this Buddha in the making.
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