Description:

**Originally Listed At $1400**

Southeast Asia, Thailand, Ayutthaya period, ca. 15th century CE. A beautiful and serene example of a cast-bronze Buddha head. The face is wonderfully-expressive, with downcast eyes, a petite nose, and full lips. The drooping-lobed ears are highly detailed as well, as is the hair, which is stylized in a distinctive curled pattern, with a prominent flaming ushnisha that ends in a ring with an opening - probably made to insert a larger, flame-like finial as seen in similar examples. The clear brow line and demarcated border around the hair are characteristics of typical Ayutthaya-period Buddha depictions. This sensitive illustration of the Buddha is enveloped in a verdant green patina with a few tiny remains of gilding that only adds to the overall beauty of this example. Size: 4" W x 6.1" H (10.2 cm x 15.5 cm); 9.7" H (24.6 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection; ex-William G. Butler estate, New York City, New York, USA, acquired in the 1970s

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#173991

  • Condition: Fragment of a larger piece. Professionally repaired and restored. Losses to ear tips and lobes. Chipping to nose and nicks to left cheek. Otherwise, nice preservation of detail and liberal remains of gilding.

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