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Antique Lacquered Wood Buddha Head Statue from Southeast Asia

Documentation

Signed

Origin

Laos

Period

18th Century

Dimensions

W.	8 in;	H.	16 in;	D.	8 in;
W.	20.32 cm;	H.	40.64 cm;	D.	20.32 cm;

Condition

Good. Great antique condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.

Creation Date

Lao, People's Democratic Republic, 18th Century.

Description

An authentic wood Buddha head with old lacquer finish and gilt displayed on a metal and Lucite stand. The style of the facial expression strongly indicated its origin to be from Laos or border area of neighbouring countries. The icon features a point face, arched eyebrow, a subtle smile, long earlobes that touch the shoulders. The ushnisha is now missing and some residual of gold leaves on the face remains.

The head itself is 12.5 in height.

Styles / Movements

Asian Art

Incollect Reference Number

129316