Stone Ava Shakyamuni Buddha Head - 17th / 18th Century Vases Whether worn loosely over the

Whether worn loosely over the shoulders

This old colonial Indian book cabinet dates to circa 1910

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Another similar example can be found in Traditional Japanese Furniture - A Definitive Guide by Kazuko Koizumi (Fig 32)

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Stone Ava Shakyamuni Buddha Head - 17th / 18th Century Vases Whether worn loosely over theThis serene Shakyamuni Buddha head is Burmese and sculpted from solid stone & lacquered with a dark reddish brown lacquer. Mounted on a simple black lacquered stand, this Buddha head dates to the 17th or early 18th century and crafted in the earlier Ava style. He has benevolent downward looking eyes and delicate smile. His smooth hair is topped by a long ushnisha (), symbolising wisdom & enlightenment. References: Similar examples have sold at auction