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Head of a female attendant

Ancient region of Gandhara

Kushan period, circa 4th century

Stucco with remains of polychromy and earth incrustations  

Height: 21cm

Private collection from Southern Switzerland before 2005

 

The oval face with delicate features includes heavy-lidded eyes, high arching brows converging to a fine nose, and a small curving mouth with fleshy lips dimpled at each side. Big circular earrings adorn her ears. The forehead is centered by an urna. Her hair is arranged with elegant wavy curls undulating across her temples and falling on her shoulders, secured by a diadem in the middle.

The stucco material shows a varying patina with some earth encrustations

 

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