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A COPPER ALLOY FIGURE OF VISHNU A STUCCO HEAD OF BUDDHA
South India, circa 15th century Thailand, Sukhothai period, circa 14th century
With custom detachable base. Rendered in typical Sukhothai style with an oval face, a heart-shaped
4 1/2in (11.5cm) high hairline, high-arched eyebrows that form a ridge across the forehead,
and a small mouth held in a subtle smile.
$2,000 - 3,000 7 1/2in (19cm) high; 12 3/4in (32.3cm) overall
印度南部 約十五世紀 毗濕奴銅像 $2,000 - 3,000
Finely cast with delicate patterns among his garments and headdress. 泰國 素可泰時期 約十四世紀 灰泥佛首
Compare these elements to a larger bronze of Vishnu held in the
Kimbell Art Museum (acc. #AG 1970.01). Compare to similar examples published in Rooney, Ancient Sukhothai,
Bangkok, 2008, p.85&199.
Provenance
A Distinguished Private Collection since 1969 Provenance
Private American Collection, acquired before 1981
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