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Former Kingdom of Siam, 17th century, Large sandstone Buddha head in the Ayutthaya style

Name: Former Kingdom of Siam, 17th century, Large sandstone Buddha head in the Ayutthaya style
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: D3USFPRTD5
Price: 1500 EUR
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Large Ayutthaya-style Buddha head

Former Kingdom of Siam
17th century

The face is oval-shaped, with wide, curvilinear, perfectly curved superciliary arches meeting at the base of an aquiline nose with dilated nostrils. Almond-shaped eyes with half-closed eyelids, the mouth features a wide smile and full lips with pronounced corners reminiscent of the Sukhothai at.
The hair, dotted with a multitude of little spikes, is defined by a fine border and forms a delicate V on the forehead.

The city of Ayutthaya was founded around 1350 by Prince Ramadhipati, and quickly became the capital of a powerful state, as the newly-formed kingdom encompassed most of the territories that made up Siam. Heir to the previous empires, Ayutthaya developed an eclectic art of great variety and vivacity, blending Khmer and Sukhothai influences.

The last photograph shows a sandstone Buddha head similar to our own at Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat (Wat Yai) in Phitsanulok, Thailand. Taken by us in December 2023.

Light sandstone
28.7 x 22 cm excluding base
Visible damage and restorationsn (especially on the nose), lacquer residue on the back of the headdress.
Former collection of a French aristocrat

°°° Due to the weight of the ensemble, and in order to ensure a secure shipment, please allow ten to fifteen days for delivery.

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Additional Information

Style	Asian Arts (Marble and Stone Sculptures of Asian Arts Style)
Period	17th century (Marble and Stone Sculptures 17th century)
Country of origin	Thailand