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Quartz crystal Buddha head, possibly Gandara era. If authentic from this period, it would be between 1500 and 2000 years old. If it is not a period piece, it could have been made at any time since it was made without evidence of modern tools or finishing techniques. Under high magnification, it appears to have significant age, as evidenced by the surface scratching that comes with time(such as a "soft" smoothness on the bottom). I have collected crystal Buddhas for many years, primarily South East Asian, with some Chinese and Himalayan. I found that the most important thing was to step back and look at the piece to see if it looks and feels right and if the face and/or body feel animated or alive. It doesn't matter if a piece is finely made or if everything about it is correct; if it doesn't feel right, stay away. This piece felt right to me, I am still searching for comps, as there must be few from this culture in Crystal, as I've not encountered any. (2"H x 1.5"W x 1.75 "D) —110g.Domestic shipping is included. International shipping is $40.
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