Monumental Antique Thai Buddha Head Circa Late 19th C

Description

Large Bronze Buddha head displayed on a wood stand, Circa late 19th Century. Thai Ayutthai U-Thong A style buddha head … more Large Bronze Buddha head displayed on a wood stand, Circa late 19th Century. Thai Ayutthai U-Thong A style buddha head with the square face and jawline typical of the strong khmer influence of this style of Buddha.

Fragmentary head shows wear primarily to the back of the head above the neck where patina is most obvious. Rough neckline at base of bronze, mostly concealed in base, indicating that the head is a fragment from a monumental statue.

Lovely, serene piece with commanding presence.

Provenance: From the estate of Jerome Lurie, labor attorney and law partner of Sidney E. Cohn.

Height with base: 33 inches
Statue Showing: 22.5 x14.5 x 13 inches
Base: 11 x 10 x 10 inches
Weighs approx. 60lbs less