Thai Bronze Buddha Head, Based

A calm, half-smiling face on a wooden block.

This Buddha head was cast in bronze in Thailand in the 19th century. Heads like this are commonly associated with temple images, and show the serene features of a Buddha with a high, rounded topknot. The eyes are lowered and the lips softly curved. An ornamental band with fine incised detail circles the brow, and the long earlobes are pulled down in the traditional manner. The bronze has an aged brown surface with a warm reddish tone.

About twelve inches tall. Patience, cast in metal.