Description:

Southeast Asia, Thailand, Sawankhalok (Sawankalok) culture, Ayutthaya Period, ca. 14th to 15th century CE. A wonderful hand-built pottery figure of a Buddhist devotee shown kneeling and holding his raised hands in veneration (anjali). Draped in a long robe, the ancient figure displays square shoulders and slender arms. He slightly raises his chin, presenting a naturalistic visage of incised, almond-shaped eyes beneath a straight brow, a pointed nose, and full lips, flanked by elongated ears - a symbol of his enlightenment - adorned by large ornaments. A tall headdress known as a makuta, mongkut, or chada, caps his head, indicating that this figure may be a divine being or royalty. Size: 3.5" L x 3" W x 8.125" H (8.9 cm x 7.6 cm x 20.6 cm)

This piece has been tested using thermoluminescence (TL) analysis and has been found to be ancient and of the period stated. A full report will accompany purchase.

Provenance: ex-Ashland University Museum, Ashland, Ohio, USA

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#164862

  • Condition: TL holes to base and back of proper right shoulder. Head and headdress reattached with break lines visible. Light nicks and scratches throughout, commensurate with age. Restoration to nose and hands. Otherwise, excellent with light earthen deposits in recessed areas.

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