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statue of a head of a buddha on a white backgroundan image of a statue of a buddha head on a white background
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Estimate €4,000 - €5,000
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BUDDHA HEAD Central Java – Shailendra period, 8th–9th century Volcanic stone Height: 30 cm A fine Buddha head carved from light grey volcanic stone, displaying the characteristic features of Buddhist sculpture from Central Java. The face, with its full and harmonious features, exudes a profound sense of serenity. The half-closed eyes, straight nose, delicately defined mouth and subtle inner smile convey the state of meditation and contemplation characteristic of Buddhist iconography. The elongated earlobes are a reminder of his former princely status, whilst the hair consists of small, regular curls surrounding a rounded ushnisha, a symbol of spiritual knowledge. The treatment of the forms, the softness of the modelling and the restraint of the expression bring this work close to the Buddhist sculptural tradition developed in Central Java under the Shailendra dynasty, particularly around the region’s major Buddhist sanctuaries. The surface shows an ancient patina and signs of wear, with a fine, consistent state of preservation. Height: 30 cm. Period: Central Java, Shailendra period, 8th–9th century
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Auction time 09/18/2026 at 2:30 PM
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