Lot Essay
The remains of the visible white slip are indicative of the piece having been 're-employée', i.e. remodeled at a later period in stucco on top of the original sandstone base.
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THAILAND, MON-DVARAVATI, CIRCA 9TH CENTURY
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A Red Sandstone Head of a Deity
Thailand, Mon-Dvaravati, circa 9th Century
The rounded face with downcast eyes beneath undulating brows, the hair arranged in rows of tight curls, with remains of white slip
12½ in. (31.7 cm.) high
Thailand, Mon-Dvaravati, circa 9th Century
The rounded face with downcast eyes beneath undulating brows, the hair arranged in rows of tight curls, with remains of white slip
12½ in. (31.7 cm.) high