Bronze crowned Buddha head, Kingdom of Ayutthaya.

Head of Shakyamuni Buddha in bronze with brown patina in 17th^–18th ^century Thai style, early 20th ^century work.

• The serene expression, marked by half-closed eyes, elegantly arched eyebrows, an aquiline nose and full lips forming a benevolent smile.
• Elongated lobes with lotiform earrings evoke her princely origins.
• The elaborate floral crown, topped by a conical ushnisha, is one of the 32 main attributes of his wisdom (Lakshana).
• Height of the head alone: 36 cm
• Provenance: Estate of art dealer and collector Claude de Marteau.
• Sold with certificate of origin.
• Only 3 pieces available.