
by Ancient Japanese (Unknown), 200
Japanese This seated Buddha from the Gandhara region (modern Pakistan/Afghanistan) dates to approximately 200 CE. The figure displays the characteristic blend of Greco-Roman and Indian artistic traditions that defined Gandharan Buddhist art. It is displayed at the British Museum.
The Buddha sits in meditation with a serene expression, his robes carved with naturalistic folds influenced by Hellenistic sculpture. Gandhara was a crossroads of cultures following Alexander the Great's conquests, and this fusion style profoundly influenced how the Buddha would be depicted across Asia. The wavy hair, noble features, and heavy draped robes show clear Classical influence.

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