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Brown patinated Buddha head with spiral curls • Thailand (attrib.) • 20th century Hollow Buddha head made of baked terracotta with rows of rolled curls, drooping eyes and a soft smile. A Buddha head of baked clay in Thai tradition, 27 cm high. Rows of spiral curls rise up to a conical ushnisha with a pointed crown. The drooping eyes and full lips give the face a sense of calm. In the curl hollows, the red of the glaze shows through beneath the dark finish. For this object there is also a Buy Now price set, for those who wish to acquire it immediately without waiting. In one glance: Material: terracotta, unglazed, hollow Dimensions: h 27 x w 19 x d 20 cm Weight: 2,500 g Brand: no factory mark, signature or label; two short incised strokes on the neck Dating: 20th century, presumably first half Provenance: purchased from a specialized Asian arts dealer, Belgium Description and context: The head is hollow and open at the bottom, with a rounded neck edge without a rupture plane. It is therefore a complete head. The curls were laid one by one and rolled; they vary in size and depth, indicating hand craftsmanship. The glaze is reddish-orange and sandy, about 1.5 to 2 cm thick at the neck edge. Similar Thai terracotta heads and busts, hand-formed and 20th century, offered by dealers as Dvaravati style, after Thai sculpture from the 6th to 11th centuries. A 29 cm example sold by Taliesin Antiques. Condition: Good. Neck edge: a fine hairline crack and a small flake at the edge; see the photos. Surface: small pits and light wear, typical of baked clay. No restorations observed beyond this. In short, an honest vintage condition for its age. In the interior: Fits into a Boho, eclectic or Zen interior, on a shelf, sideboard or low table. The curls give the head a relief and shadowing, visible from every angle. Shipping: Professionally packed in a sturdy box with cushioning material, for fragile objects a double box. Always insured with Track and Trace. See feedback from previous buyers. Attribution and sources: No maker or workshop is identified or claimed. The country is inferred from visual comparison with a similar Thai piece and from market context, not from a brand. Java and Cambodia are not excluded. The dating is indicative, assessed by handling the piece. Sources: Taliesin Antiques and the Thai heads in the Rijksmuseum. You can follow me above by bookmarking my page and clicking follow next to 'DECADERS Gallery' (heart) to stay updated.

Estimate:£110

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