Ancient Thailand Bronze Head of Buddha | Circa 16th - 17th Century AD

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Formerly held in a private collection in Columbia, Maryland, USA. Subsequently handled by Montgomery Auction in 2024, a Columbia-based auction house serving the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and specializing in fine art, antiques, and estate collections through online and live auctions.

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Small antique Southeast Asian bronze Buddha head, likely from Thailand or Cambodia, 16th–17th Century CE. Features serene expression, elongated earlobes, pointed ushnisha, and natural green patina. Originally part of a larger statue, serving as a devotional object reflecting Buddhist spiritual symbolism, artistry, and enlightenment.
16th–17th century Southeast Asian bronze Buddha head with serene facial features, elongated earlobes, pointed ushnisha, natural green patina, and black display stand
16th–17th century Southeast Asian bronze Buddha head with natural green patina and pointed ushnisha
Antique Thai or Cambodian Buddha head sculpture with elongated earlobes and aged bronze surface
Southeast Asian Buddhist bronze artifact with serene expression, green patina, and symbolic ushnisha
Historic bronze Buddha head with peaceful facial features, elongated ears, and centuries-old verdigris patina
16th–17th century Buddhist sculpture featuring a finely cast bronze Buddha head with green oxidation
Antique Southeast Asian Buddha head with pointed topknot, tranquil expression, and weathered bronze patina
Small bronze Buddha head artifact from Southeast Asia with traditional Buddhist iconography and natural patina
Early Southeast Asian Buddhist devotional sculpture with serene Buddha face and aged green bronze surface
  • Small antique Southeast Asian bronze Buddha head, likely from Thailand or Cambodia, 16th–17th Century CE. Features serene expression, elongated earlobes, pointed ushnisha, and natural green patina. Originally part of a larger statue, serving as a devotional object reflecting Buddhist spiritual symbolism, artistry, and enlightenment.
  • 16th–17th century Southeast Asian bronze Buddha head with serene facial features, elongated earlobes, pointed ushnisha, natural green patina, and black display stand
  • 16th–17th century Southeast Asian bronze Buddha head with natural green patina and pointed ushnisha
  • Antique Thai or Cambodian Buddha head sculpture with elongated earlobes and aged bronze surface
  • Southeast Asian Buddhist bronze artifact with serene expression, green patina, and symbolic ushnisha
  • Historic bronze Buddha head with peaceful facial features, elongated ears, and centuries-old verdigris patina
  • 16th–17th century Buddhist sculpture featuring a finely cast bronze Buddha head with green oxidation
  • Antique Southeast Asian Buddha head with pointed topknot, tranquil expression, and weathered bronze patina
  • Small bronze Buddha head artifact from Southeast Asia with traditional Buddhist iconography and natural patina
  • Early Southeast Asian Buddhist devotional sculpture with serene Buddha face and aged green bronze surface
Small antique Southeast Asian bronze Buddha head, likely from Thailand or Cambodia, 16th–17th Century CE. Features serene expression, elongated earlobes, pointed ushnisha, and natural green patina. Originally part of a larger statue, serving as a devotional object reflecting Buddhist spiritual symbolism, artistry, and enlightenment.
16th–17th century Southeast Asian bronze Buddha head with serene facial features, elongated earlobes, pointed ushnisha, natural green patina, and black display stand
16th–17th century Southeast Asian bronze Buddha head with natural green patina and pointed ushnisha
Antique Thai or Cambodian Buddha head sculpture with elongated earlobes and aged bronze surface
Southeast Asian Buddhist bronze artifact with serene expression, green patina, and symbolic ushnisha
Historic bronze Buddha head with peaceful facial features, elongated ears, and centuries-old verdigris patina
16th–17th century Buddhist sculpture featuring a finely cast bronze Buddha head with green oxidation
Antique Southeast Asian Buddha head with pointed topknot, tranquil expression, and weathered bronze patina
Small bronze Buddha head artifact from Southeast Asia with traditional Buddhist iconography and natural patina
Early Southeast Asian Buddhist devotional sculpture with serene Buddha face and aged green bronze surface
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Ancient Thailand Bronze Head of Buddha | Circa 16th - 17th Century AD

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Historical Context & Origin

Region: Southeast Asia (likely Thailand or Cambodia)
Material: Bronze with greenish patina
Period: 16th–17th Century CE

Description

This small, finely crafted Buddha head is a striking example of Southeast Asian Buddhist art, embodying the region’s devotion to spiritual symbolism and artistic refinement. The piece showcases a serene expression, elongated earlobes, and a pointed ushnisha (topknot), all hallmarks of Buddhist iconography that symbolize wisdom, compassion, and enlightenment. The natural greenish patina across the surface testifies to its centuries-old history, enhancing both its authenticity and aesthetic appeal.

Features

- Serene facial expression embodying peace and enlightenment

- Elongated earlobes, symbolizing wisdom and spiritual awareness

- Pointed ushnisha (topknot), representing the Buddha’s enlightened state

- Aged bronze surface with natural green patina

- Mounted on a modern black display stand for presentation

Cultural Significance

Originally part of a larger statue, this Buddha head would have been enshrined in a temple or placed on a private altar as a devotional object. In Southeast Asia, such figures served as sacred symbols of spiritual guidance, embodying the Buddha’s teachings of serenity, compassion, and the path to enlightenment. This piece reflects the cultural and spiritual legacy of Buddhist art in the region, created to inspire both reverence and inner peace.

Condition

The sculpture remains well-preserved with surface patina consistent with its age. Despite being a fragment, its symbolic features remain clear and expressive. The modern stand highlights the artifact’s form and provides stability for display.

Dimensions (Approximate)

Height: 3 in
Width: 2 in
Depth: 2 in

Age (Approximate)

375–475 years old

Provenance

Formerly held in a private collection in Columbia, Maryland, USA. Subsequently handled by Montgomery Auction in 2024, a Columbia-based auction house serving the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and specializing in fine art, antiques, and estate collections through online and live auctions.

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Description

Historical Context & Origin

Region: Southeast Asia (likely Thailand or Cambodia)
Material: Bronze with greenish patina
Period: 16th–17th Century CE

Description

This small, finely crafted Buddha head is a striking example of Southeast Asian Buddhist art, embodying the region’s devotion to spiritual symbolism and artistic refinement. The piece showcases a serene expression, elongated earlobes, and a pointed ushnisha (topknot), all hallmarks of Buddhist iconography that symbolize wisdom, compassion, and enlightenment. The natural greenish patina across the surface testifies to its centuries-old history, enhancing both its authenticity and aesthetic appeal.

Features

- Serene facial expression embodying peace and enlightenment

- Elongated earlobes, symbolizing wisdom and spiritual awareness

- Pointed ushnisha (topknot), representing the Buddha’s enlightened state

- Aged bronze surface with natural green patina

- Mounted on a modern black display stand for presentation

Cultural Significance

Originally part of a larger statue, this Buddha head would have been enshrined in a temple or placed on a private altar as a devotional object. In Southeast Asia, such figures served as sacred symbols of spiritual guidance, embodying the Buddha’s teachings of serenity, compassion, and the path to enlightenment. This piece reflects the cultural and spiritual legacy of Buddhist art in the region, created to inspire both reverence and inner peace.

Condition

The sculpture remains well-preserved with surface patina consistent with its age. Despite being a fragment, its symbolic features remain clear and expressive. The modern stand highlights the artifact’s form and provides stability for display.

Dimensions (Approximate)

Height: 3 in
Width: 2 in
Depth: 2 in

Age (Approximate)

375–475 years old

Provenance

Formerly held in a private collection in Columbia, Maryland, USA. Subsequently handled by Montgomery Auction in 2024, a Columbia-based auction house serving the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and specializing in fine art, antiques, and estate collections through online and live auctions.

Learn More

Study the symbolism of the Ushnisha and its meaning in Buddhist iconography

Browse more Sacred Buddha Figures in our collection

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