19th C. Thai Brass Buddha Head w/ Crown & Urna
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**Originally Listed At $400**
Southeast Asia, Thailand, ca. 19th century CE. Sensitive example of a Buddha head cast from brass. Surmounted by an elaborate tiara and bulbous top gun, the tranquil visage gazes downward, displaying slender eyes beneath dramatically arched brows, a graceful nasal bridge, broad nostrils, and fleshy lips held in a gentle smile. A rhomboid urna embellishes his forehead, and sizable ears sit on either side of the face, featuring elongated earlobes that represent Buddha's spirituality. Size: 2.6" W x 4.9" H (6.6 cm x 12.4 cm); 7.5" H (19 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; ex-Harmer Rooke Galleries, New York City, New York, USA, 1970s
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#173982
Southeast Asia, Thailand, ca. 19th century CE. Sensitive example of a Buddha head cast from brass. Surmounted by an elaborate tiara and bulbous top gun, the tranquil visage gazes downward, displaying slender eyes beneath dramatically arched brows, a graceful nasal bridge, broad nostrils, and fleshy lips held in a gentle smile. A rhomboid urna embellishes his forehead, and sizable ears sit on either side of the face, featuring elongated earlobes that represent Buddha's spirituality. Size: 2.6" W x 4.9" H (6.6 cm x 12.4 cm); 7.5" H (19 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; ex-Harmer Rooke Galleries, New York City, New York, USA, 1970s
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#173982
Condition
Fragment of a larger piece. Professionally repaired with some small areas of restoration. Expected surface wear. Otherwise, very nice with impressive remaining details and light patina and earthen deposits throughout.
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19th C. Thai Brass Buddha Head w/ Crown & Urna
Estimate $500 - $750
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