Ancient region of Gandhara, Kushan period, c. 4th century. Depicting two bodhisattvas, the larger one possibly Maitreya, the Future Buddha, wearing a necklace, his wavy hair arranged in undulating curls on the sides of his head and gathered in a double looped knot. With a metal loop (of later date) to the back.
Condition: Good condition commensurate with age, with extensive wear and losses. Provenance: Belgian private collection.