Head of Buddha in black schist, historical area of ​​Gandhara, 3rd-4th century

face absorbed in meditation with hair gathered to form the ushnisha. The ushnisha on the crown of the Buddha's head is the gathering of his wavy, voluminous hair into a bun. The earliest depictions of the ushnisha in Gandhara period iconography were probably meant to symbolize a crown. Subsequently, the style and meaning of the ushnisha underwent changes. Small restoration on the nose. Provided with free export certificate

cm 30x23