Thai Bronze head of Buddha Gautama Sakyamuni, 16th century
Thai Bronze head of Buddha Gautama Sakyamuni, 16th century
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Description
Thai Bronze head of Buddha Gautama Sakyamuni, 16th century, shown with small haircurls covering his head and ushnisa, with a fine band separating his forehead from his hairdress.
Notes: The large flame on top of his head, symbolising his spirituality, is missing. The elongated earlobes of this example refer to the royal background of the historical Buddha, and the heavy earrings worn during his youth.
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| Material and Technique | Bronze with wooden plinth |
| Origin | Oriental Other |
| Period | 16th Century |
| Dimensions | Height excluding plinth: 15.2cm. (6in.); height including stand: 25.2cm. (10in.) |
Product REF: V555
