Description:

Greece, Hellenistic Period, ca. 4th to 1st century BCE; Central Asia, Afghanistan, Gandhara, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. A lovely pair of ancient female heads: a Greek pottery head and a Gandharan schist head. Crowned by a halo-like coiffure, the Greek head displays a round visage with almond eyes, a naturalistic nose, and full lips. Alternatively, the Gandharan schist head features generously lidded eyes beneath an arched bow, a small nose, and bowed lips held gently parted. Size of largest: 3.4" W x 2.9" H (8.6 cm x 7.4 cm)

Provenance: Whisnant Gallery, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, acquired prior to 2000

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  • Condition: Greek head has restoration to verso, headdress, and ears, as well as resurfacing to coiffure. Gandharan head has restoration to verso, hair, and ears. Losses to nose, lips, and chin of each. Both have nicks, abrasions, and some softening of detail. Otherwise, both are nice with great earthen deposits.

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