Today, I present to you a truly exceptional piece in my antiquary: a magnificent Gandhara Buddha, carved from grey schist and dated to the 2nd/3rd century AD. This ancient masterpiece not only radiates serenity 
but also carries centuries of history and spirituality, being a living testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Gandhara region 
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but also carries centuries of history and spirituality, being a living testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Gandhara region .This grey schist sculpture belongs to the period between the 2nd and 3rd century, a time when Gandhara art flourished, harmoniously blending Greco-Roman style with Buddhist iconography 
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.Observing this Buddha, we are immediately captivated by its tranquil expression and gesture of blessing 
. The serenity and compassion etched on its face invite us to a moment of introspection and inner peace 
. The right hand raised in Abhaya Mudra, the gesture of protection and fearlessness.
. The serenity and compassion etched on its face invite us to a moment of introspection and inner peace . The right hand raised in Abhaya Mudra, the gesture of protection and fearlessness.