A SMALL BRONZE HEAD OF BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI, AYUTTHAYA KINGDOM

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A SMALL BRONZE HEAD OF BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI, AYUTTHAYA KINGDOM This lot is from a single owner collection and is therefore offered without reserve Thailand, 15th-16th century. Finely cast, the sensitively modeled face conveying a serene and benevolent expression, characterized by heavy-lidded, downcast eyes beneath gently arched brows, a broad nose, and full lips forming a subtle smile, all flanked by elongated, pendulous earlobes. The hair is neatly arranged in tight curls covering the prominent ushnisha, surmounted by a distinctive flaming finial (siraspata), symbolizing the supreme enlightenment and spiritual radiance of the Buddha. Important Note: For essential information on the Jorgen Ruben Gallery Ledger and provenance documentation please visit here: www.zacke.at/rubencollection_ledger Dimensions: Height 10.7 cm (excl. stand), 14.3 cm (incl. stand) With an associated metal stand. (2) The Kingdom of Ayutthaya emerged as one of the dominant powers of mainland Southeast Asia during the fourteenth to sixteenth centuries. Building upon the artistic legacy established under Sukhothai rule, this Theravada Buddhist polity fostered the creation of Buddha images distinguished by a refined and recognizable sculptural idiom. Characteristic features include a gracefully curvilinear facial contour, a lowered hairline flowing into a sinuous brow, and elongated ears that flare subtly at both the upper and lower extremities. The eyes, extending harmoniously across the breadth of the face, are rendered three-quarters closed, imparting an expression of serene contemplation that conveys both inward spiritual focus and a poised engagement with the surrounding world. Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Christie’s Amsterdam, 3 November 1998, lot 117 Price: NLG 10,955 or approx. EUR 9,400 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Expert remark: Compare the closely related subject, manner of casting, and modeling, with analogous facial features. Note the size (24.5 cm incl. stand).

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