Central Java, Stone, Andesite rare and large museum quality head of Buddha - 41×29×26 cm - (1)

Description This rare and large musueum quality head of buddha coming from Indonesia, Central Java, 9th-10th century. Finely carved with bow-shaped mouth and downcast eyes centered by a raised urna, flanked by pendulous earlobes, the hair in snail-shell curls over the conical ushnisha. This remarkable head closely resembles the manifold transcendental Buddhas that adorn the Buddhist monument of Borobudur in Central Java, erected under the Sailendra Dynasty in the early years of the 9th century. The porous texture of the volcanic stone expertly fashioned into serene expressions manifest a sense of sincerity and bliss characteristic of classical Javanese sculpture. The great stupa of Borobudur is a three-dimensional mandala that maps the cosmic universe in five ascending terraces. The large-scale Buddhas at its pinnacle represent the highest levels of transcendental wisdom. NOTE : Dimensions: Height 41 cm (the head) and 60. 5 cm (including the base) Datation end of 9th - early 10th century Provenance From the collection of an Austrian family, by repute acquired ca. 1960. After D o r o t h e u m , Vienna, December 1st, 1993, lot 423. An Austrian private collector, acquired from the above. Condition Extensive weathering and minor losses. Overall excellent condition. Possible restauration on check left and right on the face please check detail pictures The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally , provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days. Once you have made these adjustments, you can re-submit the lot.