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Ayutthaya Sandstone Head of Buddha, 15th/16th C.

Currency:EUR Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,500.00 EUR Estimated At:2,400.00 - 3,000.00 EUR
Ayutthaya Sandstone Head of Buddha, 15th/16th C.
Reddish sandstone
Thailand, Ayutthaya, 15th/16th century
Finely crafted head of a Buddha
Meditative facial expression with downcast eyes
Graceful features with broad mouth
Hair with small curls crowned by a domed ushnisha including the flame of illumination
Traces of black lacquer
In black-red stone base (later)
Height (without base): 33 cm
Condition consistent with age
Provenance: Collection of Jack Zuberbühler, Switzerland
Object is regular taxed. Differential taxation is not possible

Compare a sandstone head in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum, New York (accession no. 26116).



The Art of the Ayutthaya Period

The Ayutthaya period (c. 1350-1767) is regarded as the golden age of Thai art. Early Ayutthaya art shows influences of the Khmer and Sukhothai kingdoms, but later, Ayutthaya artists were also inspired by Japanese, Chinese, Indian, Persian and European art. Initially, Buddha images made of sandstone were sought after. Later larger sculptures were made of various materials such as bronze, wood or stucco. The Buddha images are characterized a distinctive hair frame and incised lines above lips and eyes. Unfortunately numerous works of art from the Ayutthaya period were destroyed during the Burmese invasions.



Condition: The Buddha head is in fair condition consistent with age. The height (without base) measures 33 cm.

Provenance: Collection of Jack Zuberbühler, Switzerland
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