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Large Over Life-Sized Vintage Thai Bronze Buddha Head, circa 1970's

$2,500
£1,898.31
€2,170.86
CA$3,492.86
A$3,884.83
CHF 2,028.54
MX$47,274.20
NOK 25,907.49
SEK 24,296.66
DKK 16,201.95
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An large and impressive vintage Thai cast bronze Buddha head, U-Thong style, 1970's, Thailand. The larger than life-sized head beautifully cast with refined details. The Buddha's face is slender, with squared off features. Downcast almond shaped eyes look out from under a pronounced, square brow. The sharp nose sits over a broad mouth with plump lips set in a slight smile. A pair of slender ears frame the face, the long, pendulous earlobes, a symbol of the Buddha's royal past, pierced. The hair portrayed in the traditional fashion as neat rows of tight curls. A large flame finial tops the pronounced ushnisha. The bronze of a deep, rich brown. Presented on a custom black laminate stand. Height of head only: 18.5".
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22.5 in (57.15 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. In fine vintage condition. The stand with some wear, as seen in photos.
  • Seller Location:
    Austin, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU894732350032

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