EditorialHead of a Buddha or Bodhisattva, 5th?6th century, Afghanistan (probably Hadda), Clay with inset garnet eyes, H. 12 1/4 in. (31.1 cm); W. 8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm); D. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm), Sculpture, This head gives a sense of the refinement of Afghan sculptu...
EditorialBuddha with Radiate Halo and Mandorla, 6th century, Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara), Brass, H. 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm); W. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm), Sculpture, This image was likely used for personal veneration. The Buddha wears a typical Gandharan-style r...