Head of a Bodhisattva Stucco Ancient region of Gandhara, Kushan period

Acquired 1960s

Together with a Satavahana moulded kaolin Matrika, c. 1st century, and a Kushan stone head of a bodhisattva, 4th century, height 6 in. (15.2 cm) and smaller, [3], one illustrated

Stucco head: Accretion overall. Abrasion to the lips resulting in a loss of polychrome. Loss to the left earlobe and chips to the hair throughout. A later wooden plug in the middle of back of head. Possibly coated with stabilizing layer. Traces of polychrome throughout. No restoration. Matrika: Please note that the medium has been reidentified as terracotta, not moulded kaolin as noted in catalogue. Encrustation and accretion overall. Nose worn; chips to the legs and arms; and losses to the base, particularly at the back. Kushan head: The fragmentary head with damage to the nose. Encrustation from burial. Drilled for mounting and old drill hole on back of head.
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Harry and Yvonne Lenart were active supporters and benefactors of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and donated a number of important Indian and Southeast Asian objects. The Lenart Indian and Southeast Asian Collection was in part curated by their close friend, Dr. Pratapaditya Pal, who also wrote the catalogue for the Lenart LACMA exhibition of 1972, The Divine Presence, which featured many works in the current sale. Proceeds of all the property from the Lenart Collection included in this sale will go toward charitable foundations which support various educational institutions.