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THB14th C. Thai Ayutthaya Sandstone Head of Buddha
Lot 78
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
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Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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- Lot Description
Southeast Asia, Thailand, Ayutthaya Kingdom, ca. 14th to 16th century CE. A serene head of Buddha, hand-carved from tan-hued sandstone, that once belonged to a larger figure. The three-dimensional head bears a gentle neckline beneath smooth cheeks, tall ears pinned back against the sides, and a tall brow surmounted by a tiered coiffure composed with dozens of nodules indicative of hair. Buddha features downcast eyes beneath heavy lids and arched brows, a pointed nose with delineated nostrils, and puffy lips with slightly indented corners and a carved philtrum. Size: 4" W x 7.5" H (10.2 cm x 19 cm); 10.25" H (26 cm) on included custom stand.
Sandstone was a highly coveted material during the early part of the Ayutthaya period, and the use of curved lines and petite bumps for hair reflect the influence of Indian Gupta stylization. Medieval Thailand practiced Theravada Buddhism and much of their sculptural art focused on representations of Buddha. When the great city of Ayutthaya was sacked in 1767, many of their Buddha-related statuary were broken; a head like this would have at one time graced a larger statue in a temple or public space.
Provenance: ex-Barakat Gallery, Beverly Hills, California, USA, acquired prior to 2000
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#155908Head is a fragment from a larger sculpture, with a rough edge at the neck. Losses to top of ushnisha as shown. Otherwise in very fine condition with a slightly weathered surface that includes a few chips and nicks, especially near one eyebrow. Light deposits on surface. Beautiful preservation of form.Condition
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