Bronze Buddha Head on Stand

This is a bronze sculpture of a Buddha head mounted on a black base. The head exhibits a serene expression with closed eyes and a gentle smile, typical of Buddhist iconography. The hair is depicted in tight curls, and a prominent ushnisha (a raised protuberance symbolizing wisdom) is present on the top of the head, topped with a finial. The piece has a dark, reddish-brown patina, with some lighter areas and surface wear visible, particularly around the edges and high points of the features. There are no visible casting flaws or significant damage, although the cut at the neck appears somewhat irregular, suggesting it may have been originally part of a larger statue. The base consists of a rectangular black stand, likely made of painted wood or composite material, supporting the bronze head via a thin metal rod. The overall craftsmanship appears to be of moderate quality, with reasonable detail in the facial features and hair. The style suggests influences from various periods of Southeast Asian Buddhist art, potentially Thai or Khmer, and its age is likely a reproduction or a devotional object from the 20th century due to the presentation on the modern base.

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