A Shan-style bronze head of Buddha Shakyamuni
Birma, 18th century
Rendered with a serene expression, downcast eyes and arched eyebrows reaching the nose, smiling mouth and long earlobes with earrings. The hair combed in a bun surmounted by a crown with high finials. On pedestal.
H. 25.5 cm (incl. pedestal)
Provenance:
– Auction Christie’s Amsterdam, 12 October 2004, lot 98
– Private collection, The Netherlands