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A Diminutive Gilt Copper Alloy Head of a Crowned Buddha, Ayutthaya Period
$3,500
£2,655.72
€3,036.58
CA$4,888.55
A$5,435.40
CHF 2,838.07
MX$66,162.10
NOK 36,212.51
SEK 33,929.39
DKK 22,662.54
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This 17th century Ayutthaya Period copper alloy (bronze) head of Buddha depicted in the ‘Phra Chao Song Khruang’ manner (Lord Wearing Ornaments), showing Buddha adorned with an ornate & partially gilded crown / diadem rising to a domed ushnisha.
The oval face effecting a dignified, yet meditative expression with arched eyebrows over petal shaped eyes, an angular nose & smiling full lips, sided by an elongated earlobe terminating to a ‘flower-bud’ finial, all bearing traces of original gilding.
Loss noted to one earlobe & the partial loss to the casting of the back of the head. Raised overall upon a later bronze plinth, measuring 7” high.
Height of head, 4.75” high.
Priced in accordance with comparative examples offered & sold at Bonham', Christie's & Sotheby's.
- Dimensions:Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Width: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)Depth: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)
- Style:Other (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1680
- Condition:Minor structural damages. In good overall condition and exhibiting a very old surface with a fine untouched patina, exhibiting traces of original gilding. Partial loss to the casting on the reverse of the head and loss of one earlobe as noted & illustrated.
- Seller Location:Ottawa, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2728341897712
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