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2nd-7thC Gandharan Hardstone Ring with Buddha Head. Ctainly from the classic period of Gandharan sculpture. It has an AMAZING face. The stone it is carved out of looks like a hard stone that would have been difficult to carve and finish, especially with this very fine detail. I acquired this piece along with 2 closely related bracelets. Both are also listed on my website. All three are carved and finished to a very high standard. I was fortunate to be able to obtain these three in a trade with a long-time collector of Gandara and other early associated sculptures who also collected and wrote about antique opium weights from throughout southeast Asia and India. I traded him an entire collection of opium weights for these three pieces And feel grateful that I was able to do so. I wanted to purchase some of his other pieces, as he had packed away several fine authentic stone and bronze Gandharan pieces, but I could not negotiate down to an affordable price. I've never seen anything like them, especially in the quality of the sculpting and finishing. I've been reluctant to sell them as I find myself mesmerized (and attached) by them every time I study them. My commitment is to let go of everything 25" Wide, .75" the opening of the ring), Including the recently made museum-style display stand shown in the photos, I have gotten questions from many people about my Ghandaran and other early Himalayan pieces. I am not an expert in this area and do not mean to represent myself as such. I share information and give opinions to the best of my knowledge and ability. Domestic Shipping included. International shipping $35