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Head of Buddha Shakyamuni16th-17th century

Not on view
Cast bronze sculpture of a large head with closed eyes, elongated earlobes, and tightly coiled hair, mounted on a chestnut wood pedestal

Unknown, Head of Buddha Shakyamuni, 16th-17th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Harry and Yvonne Lenart in honor of Dr. Pratapaditya Pal, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Head of Buddha Shakyamuni
Place Made
Thailand, Ayutthaya
Date Made
16th-17th century
Medium
Copper alloy with traces of lacquer and gilding
Dimensions
13 x 10 1/2 x 8 in. (33.02 x 26.67 x 20.32 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Harry and Yvonne Lenart in honor of Dr. Pratapaditya Pal
Accession Number
AC1995.140.2
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
South and Southeast Asian Art