A large sandstone head of Buddha
Thailand, Ayutthaya, 14th/15th century
Gracefully carved with a gentle expression, the heavy-lidded eyes framed by curved brows meeting at center, straight nose, and contoured lips, the hair arranged in neat rows of curls rising to the ushnisha and surmounted by a spiraling flame-tipped chintamani
18¾ in. (47.5 cm.) high
A large sandstone head of Buddha
Thailand, Ayutthaya, 14th/15th century
Gracefully carved with a gentle expression, the heavy-lidded eyes framed by curved brows meeting at center, straight nose, and contoured lips, the hair arranged in neat rows of curls rising to the ushnisha and surmounted by a spiraling flame-tipped chintamani
18¾ in. (47.5 cm.) high