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81 With a beautiful lustrous patina, this is a fine example of Ayutthaya
A COPPER ALLOY HEAD OF BUDDHA period production that took inspiration from various Thai artistic
Thailand, Ayutthaya period, 16th century traditions, particularly Sukhothai here. Compare the characteristic
His peaceful downcast eyes framed underneath high arched eyebrows flat hairline and the faint smile to that of a seated Ayutthaya Buddha
that meet at the bridge of his well-defined nose, surmounted by neatly published in National Museum Volunteers Group, Treasures from the
arranged small snail-shell curls, and with remains of gilding over National Museum, Bangkok, 2010, p. 46, no. 72, as well as one sold
recessed areas. at Sotheby’s, London, 11 October 1990, lot 124.

13 3/4 in. (34.9 cm) high

$10,000 - 15,000

泰國 大城時代 十六世紀 銅佛首 Provenance
Mr. Gaston Durville, 1930s
Mme. Alice Durville, by descent
Christie’s, New York, 28 March 2008, lot 782
Private American Collection

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