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Thai Sukhothai Cast Bronze Buddha Head, 15th/16th Century, Thailand

$2,500
£1,893.52
€2,174.39
CA$3,503.57
A$3,810.52
CHF 2,019.44
MX$45,658.01
NOK 25,666.01
SEK 23,513.55
DKK 16,252.68

About the Item

An exquisite Thai cast bronze Buddha head, Sukhothai kingdom, circa 15th century, Thailand. The Buddha's pleasing face, with its narrow, oval shape and sharp features is exemplary of Sukhothai style. The Buddha looks outwards from downcast almost shaped eyes, the corners upswept in a dramatic fashion. A broad, slightly hooked nose sits above plump lips set in a slight smile. A pair of narrow ears with elongated, outswept earlobes frame his face. The Buddha's hair expressed as neatly arranged rows of tight curls. A flame shaped finial surmounts the pronounced ushisha. The bronze with a gorgeous, rightly mottled patina of chocolate brown with highlights of red cuprite and green malachite. Mounted on a modern custom metal stand. Height of head only: 8.5"
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1500
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Fragment of a larger statue. Dirt and dust buildup in the recessed areas. Mounted on a modern custom metal stand. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Austin, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU894732321812

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