Magnificent 15thC Thai Buddha partial head from a high-level or royal foundry. Originally part of a life-size Buddha that was cast in many parts. Even the head was cast in the highest-level boundary during the early Ayuthaya period. It was cast in several parts. This was done in order to be able to gain the highest level of detail and lifelike quality in the completed statue. It is from the Early Ayuthaya or possibly Kamphen Phet period (which occurred just after the Sukhothai period, near the beginning of the Ayuthaya period in Central Thailand) Grandfather of the fist King of Kamphen Phet was the last king of Sukhothai). 9.75"H for the bronze alone, not including the newly crafted custom museum-style base. World Class.