A BRONZE HEAD OF BUDDHA, AYUTTHAYA KINGDOM Thailand, 17^th-18^th century. The face with a serene expression, marked by heavy-lidded downcast eyes, elegantly arched eyebrows, a long thin nose, and full lips forming a benevolent smile. The elongated lobes with lotiform earrings. The elaborate crown cast with floral scroll and surmounted by a conical ushnisha.

Provenance: From an old London private collection, and thence by descent to the last owner.
Condition: Good condition commensurate with age. Old wear and some casting flaws, minor losses, small nicks. Naturally grown patina overall, including scattered malachite encrustations. The head is attached to the wooden base.

Weight: 2,214 g (incl. base)
Dimensions: Height 35.5 cm (incl. base) and 24.8 cm (excl. base)

Mounted on an associated wood base from the mid-20^th century. (2)