AN IMPRESSIVE AND LARGE BRONZE BUDDHA HEAD
AN IMPRESSIVE AND LARGE BRONZE BUDDHA HEAD
Thailand, Sukhothai, 15th - 16th century. Heavily cast with a calm yet imposing expression, downcast almond-shaped eyes, incised lips, the curly hair in high relief, elongated curved earlobes.
Provenance: Purchased from Ormonde Oriental Antiques, 1987. Private collection, acquired from the above. Thence by descent. An original receipt from Ormonde Oriental Antiques accompanies this lot.
Condition: Losses and dents as visible on the images. Natural dark patina with some encrustations, original gilding with significant wear. Overall good state of preservation and in accordance with the age of this head.
Weight: 7.2 kilograms total
Dimensions: Height 21.5 cm (the head) and 36.5 cm (including base)
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AN IMPRESSIVE AND LARGE BRONZE BUDDHA HEAD
Thailand, Sukhothai, 15th - 16th century. Heavily cast with a calm yet imposing expression, downcast almond-shaped eyes, incised lips, the curly hair in high relief, elongated curved earlobes.
Provenance: Purchased from Ormonde Oriental Antiques, 1987. Private collection, acquired from the above. Thence by descent. An original receipt from Ormonde Oriental Antiques accompanies this lot.
Condition: Losses and dents as visible on the images. Natural dark patina with some encrustations, original gilding with significant wear. Overall good state of preservation and in accordance with the age of this head.
Weight: 7.2 kilograms total
Dimensions: Height 21.5 cm (the head) and 36.5 cm (including base)