Description:
Gold-lacquered Bronze Head/Torso and a Hand of Buddha, Thailand, Ayutthaya style, the torso with a sanghati over the left shoulder, no ushnisha; and the hand in abhaya mudra, mounted on a modern wood stand, ht. to 10 7/8 in.
Estimate $500-700
the torso with some casting flaw, flaking to gilt and lacquered layers, heavy soiling, rusting, spotty patinas; the hand with flaking to gilt and lacquered layers, rusting, spotty patinas.
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Keywords
ThailandSuhyung Kim
Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3263
Helen Eagles
Deputy Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3132
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