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Unknown
Head of Buddha Shakyamunicirca 19th century

Not on view
Bronze sculptural head with black and gold-leaf surface, downcast eyes, ornamental earpieces, and a damaged crown, mounted on an irregular fragmented base

Unknown, Head of Buddha Shakyamuni, circa 19th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Mrs. James E. Bentley Bequest, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Head of Buddha Shakyamuni
Place Made
Thailand, Ayutthaya
Date Made
circa 19th century
Medium
Gilt copper alloy with lacquer and inlaid with mother of pearl and mirrors
Dimensions
12 x 9 x 7 in. (30.5 x 22.9 x 17.8 cm)
Credit Line
Mrs. James E. Bentley Bequest
Accession Number
AC1993.53.2
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
South and Southeast Asian Art