I've always been into Buddhist art and I was curious about the material and country of origin. I am wondering if there are specific features in this work that are identifying to a specific time period or country.
This specific piece is made of red sandstone and comes from India during the Gupta Period which was approximately 320 to 550 CE.
I have found that many depictions of the Buddha from the Gupta period featured the stretched ears, curled hair, wide-set mouth and those thin, arching eyebrows. The Buddha is shown as very introspective with his eyes looking downward in meditation.