Objects of art, Oriental art and curiosities
A small stucco Buddha head on a stand, Gandhara, 3rd-5th century, 9.5 cm high (head)
Collection of the Swiss Ambassador Paul André Ramseyer
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Description
A small stucco Buddha head on a stand, Gandhara, 3rd-5th century, 9.5 cm high (head)
Collection of the Swiss Ambassador Paul André Ramseyer
Notes: Please ensure that you remain up to date with the latest European legislation regarding the import of cultural goods (EU Regulation 2019/880)
Condition report
Overall wear to the surface
Sculpture glued to the base (traces of glue)
Some lacks
Some chips
Remnants of polychromy
Notes: Please ensure that you remain up to date with the latest European legislation regarding the import of cultural goods (EU Regulation 2019/880)
Collection Paul André Ramseyer
La collection de l’Ambassadeur Paul André Ramseyer comprend notamment un ensemble d’œuvres issues du sous-continent indien, acquises lors de son séjour à Delhi entre 1968 et 1971, alors qu’il y occupait les fonctions de Secrétaire d’ambassade. Ces remarquables pièces reflètent son intérêt pour la richesse artistique et religieuse de cette région.