Description:

Southeast Asia, Thailand, Sukhothai to Ayutthaya period, ca. 14th to 16th century CE. A beautiful fragmentary piece from a cast-leaded bronze Buddha head with the classic, tranquil demeanor: half closed eyes under thinly arched brows. The face is framed by the elongated ears, and most of the coiffure is preserved with the flaming ushnisha at the top. The ushnisha which is sometimes described as a cranial protuberance or flame, signals his enlightened status and the tight nodules represent hair, tightly curled in the direction of the sun. His ears are long, emphasizing his wealth when he was Prince Siddhartha - they have been stretched from wearing large earrings, but he has cast material wealth aside and the elongated lobes also symbolize the Buddha's ability to hear the cries of suffering. Size: 5.6" L x 4" W x 11.5" H (14.2 cm x 10.2 cm x 29.2 cm); 13.5" H (34.3 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Loveland, Colorado, USA collection; ex-Willis James collection, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA from a 1990 estate sale

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#177679

  • Condition: Fragment of a larger piece as shown. Losses to verso of head and hairline fissures on coiffure. Stabilizing adhesive added to interior and modern socket for stand attached. Facial features are well preserved with some abrasions and chips. Green patina and dark toning.

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