12th C. Thai Bronze Buddha Head (TL'd Core)
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**Originally Listed At $800**
Southeast Asia, Thailand, Dvaravati to early Ayutthaya period, ca. 12th to 13th century CE. A lovely cast-bronze Buddha head fragment with a pottery core. The serene facial expression consists of closed almond-shaped meditative eyes, gracefully arched brows that merge into finely delineated nose, pursed full lips, characteristically elongated ears, and tightly curled hair nodes. The surface is covered in a wonderful green and coppery patina. Size: 2.5" L x 1.75" W (6.4 cm x 4.4 cm); 4" H (10.2 cm) on included custom stand.
This piece has been tested using thermoluminescence (TL) analysis and has been found to be ancient and of the period stated. A full printed and bound report is available to the buyer upon request.
Provenance: ex-Nancy and Dr. E.F. Simpson collection, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired from 1970 to 2000
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.
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#172069
Southeast Asia, Thailand, Dvaravati to early Ayutthaya period, ca. 12th to 13th century CE. A lovely cast-bronze Buddha head fragment with a pottery core. The serene facial expression consists of closed almond-shaped meditative eyes, gracefully arched brows that merge into finely delineated nose, pursed full lips, characteristically elongated ears, and tightly curled hair nodes. The surface is covered in a wonderful green and coppery patina. Size: 2.5" L x 1.75" W (6.4 cm x 4.4 cm); 4" H (10.2 cm) on included custom stand.
This piece has been tested using thermoluminescence (TL) analysis and has been found to be ancient and of the period stated. A full printed and bound report is available to the buyer upon request.
Provenance: ex-Nancy and Dr. E.F. Simpson collection, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired from 1970 to 2000
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.
#172069
Condition
Fragment of a larger piece as shown. Losses to verso of head and ushnisha / ear. TL hole inside neck. Green and russet patina throughout.
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12th C. Thai Bronze Buddha Head (TL'd Core)
Estimate $400 - $600
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