
Object Details
Catalogue Note
Dimensions: H 12 × W 7.5 cm
Weight: 500 g
Material: Bronze with surviving gilt traces
A compact antique Buddha head with a serene expression, traditional hair curls and a softly modelled ushnisha. Small protected areas preserve traces of an earlier gilded surface against a darker patina.
The current record does not securely establish a region or exact date, so the catalogue avoids forcing a more specific attribution.
Condition
Antique condition with patina, gilt wear, oxidation and normal surface marks.
Iconography and Context
Presented without the full body, a Buddha head concentrates attention on the meditative expression, elongated earlobes, hair treatment and ushnisha. Surface and silhouette become especially important to the sculpture’s impact.
Condition and Display
Surviving gilding, darker recessed areas and wear on raised details create a layered surface. The 11 photographs document the remaining finish, patina, casting and base from multiple viewpoints.