Lot 82
Sandstone Head of Buddha, Thailand or Khmer (Lopburi Style), 11th Century
Lot 82 Details
Sandstone Head of Buddha, Thailand or Khmer (Lopburi Style), 11th Century
11世紀 泰國或柬埔寨 砂岩佛首
The oval shaped face bears a serene expression, with prominent eyebrows framing the eyes and a subtle smile across the full lips, the head extending to a rounded conical form with tiered lotus petal hair and elongated earlobes. Mounted to a metal stand
height 8.9" — 22.5 cm.
Estimate $600-$800
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Originating in the 11th century, the art of the Lopburi period is characterised by distinct stylistic features that bear strong influence of Khmer art. In depictions of Buddha, the head typically extends into a cone-like shape, with hair in the form of tiered lotus petals. Both the eyebrows and earlobes are prominent features, and the full lips are often depicted with an additional outline, bearing a subtle smile. A similar example was sold at Christie’s New York, December 11-12, 2013, lot 453. Also see Victoria and Albert Museum, London, museum no. IM 62-1927
類似一例售於紐約佳士得2013年12月11日，拍品編號453。另一例現藏於倫敦維多莉亞亞伯特博物館（V&A），館藏編號IM 62-1927。