A bronze head of Buddha

THAILAND, AYUTTHAYA, CIRCA 16TH CENTURY

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A bronze head of Buddha
Thailand, Ayutthaya, circa 16th century
Very finely modeled with serene expression with gentle smile, downcast eyes, and finely arched brows, the hair in tight curls over the prominent ushnisha, with remains of gilding
12 in. (30.5 cm.) high

来源

Collection of Dr. and Mrs. William T. Price, Texas, acquired in London or New York, 1979-1987

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During the 14th through 16th centuries, Thailand's Ayutthaya kingdom became one of the most powerful forces on mainland Southeast Asia. Continuing the artistic trajectory set forth under the Sukhothai, the Theravada polity sponsored the production of Buddha images fashioned in a new distinct style. The faces display a curvilinear contour with the hairline lower towards the sinuous browline accentuated by elongated ears flared at upper and lower tips. The eyes, extending evenly across the width of the face, are three-quarters closed to endow the figure with a sense of serenity that is at once inwardly directed and also engaged with the world.