A STUCCO HEAD SECTION OF BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI

Description:

Thailand, ca. 13th ct.
H. 38 cm
The Buddha head finely modelled displaying a serene expression with downcast eyes below arched eyebrows running into the nose-bridge, incised urna, smiling lips, the originally curled hairdo continuing into a low ushnisha and a flat backside which was once attached to a wall.
Collection Dr. Rainer Kreissl (1924 - 2005) - South German private collection, collected before 1990 - Partly chipped, minor rest.