Tibetan Buddha Head with Crown | Fragmentary Sculpture | 18th–19th Century

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Close-up of serene facial features and gold traces on antique gilded bronze Buddha sculpture
Frontal detail of elongated earlobes and floral motifs on antique gilded bronze Buddha
Top-down view showing ushnisha apex and wear revealing dark metal on gilded bronze Buddha
Side profile of fragmentary gilded bronze Tibetan Buddha head with ornate crown on wooden base
Rear view of ornate crown patterns and red pigment traces on antique gilded bronze Buddha
Three-quarter view of 18th-century gilded bronze crowned Buddha head on black stand
Side view highlighting neck break and decorative crown details on gilded bronze Buddha
  • Close-up of serene facial features and gold traces on antique gilded bronze Buddha sculpture
  • Frontal detail of elongated earlobes and floral motifs on antique gilded bronze Buddha
  • Top-down view showing ushnisha apex and wear revealing dark metal on gilded bronze Buddha
  • Side profile of fragmentary gilded bronze Tibetan Buddha head with ornate crown on wooden base
  • Rear view of ornate crown patterns and red pigment traces on antique gilded bronze Buddha
  • Three-quarter view of 18th-century gilded bronze crowned Buddha head on black stand
  • Side view highlighting neck break and decorative crown details on gilded bronze Buddha
Close-up of serene facial features and gold traces on antique gilded bronze Buddha sculpture
Frontal detail of elongated earlobes and floral motifs on antique gilded bronze Buddha
Top-down view showing ushnisha apex and wear revealing dark metal on gilded bronze Buddha
Side profile of fragmentary gilded bronze Tibetan Buddha head with ornate crown on wooden base
Rear view of ornate crown patterns and red pigment traces on antique gilded bronze Buddha
Three-quarter view of 18th-century gilded bronze crowned Buddha head on black stand
Side view highlighting neck break and decorative crown details on gilded bronze Buddha
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Tibetan Buddha Head with Crown | Fragmentary Sculpture | 18th–19th Century

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Historical Context & Origin

Region: Tibet
Material: Gilded bronze with traces of polychrome
Period: Circa 18th–19th Century

Description

An evocative fragmentary Buddha head cast in bronze and richly adorned with remnants of gilding. The serene facial features—gentle smile, half-closed eyes, and elongated ears—express the meditative calm characteristic of Tibetan Buddhist art. The ornate crown, decorated with fine floral and geometric patterns, suggests this is likely an image of a crowned Buddha or Bodhisattva, possibly Avalokiteshvara (Chenrezig).

Features

- Finely cast bronze with traces of original gilding and pigment

- Distinctive crown with incised decorative patterns and central finial

- Elegant proportions with stylized eyes, nose, and lips conveying spiritual tranquility

- Presented on a modern custom wooden display base

Cultural Significance

Buddha heads in Tibetan art embody not only the likeness of the Enlightened One but also the ideals of wisdom, compassion, and serenity. This fragment, though once part of a larger statue, remains a powerful devotional image and a valuable collector’s piece reflecting Tibetan Buddhist traditions.

Condition

Fragmentary as shown, with surface wear, patina, and loss of gilding consistent with age. Mounted for display.

Dimensions (Approximate)

Height (including base): 5.5 in

Age (Approximate)

125–325 years old

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Description

Historical Context & Origin

Region: Tibet
Material: Gilded bronze with traces of polychrome
Period: Circa 18th–19th Century

Description

An evocative fragmentary Buddha head cast in bronze and richly adorned with remnants of gilding. The serene facial features—gentle smile, half-closed eyes, and elongated ears—express the meditative calm characteristic of Tibetan Buddhist art. The ornate crown, decorated with fine floral and geometric patterns, suggests this is likely an image of a crowned Buddha or Bodhisattva, possibly Avalokiteshvara (Chenrezig).

Features

- Finely cast bronze with traces of original gilding and pigment

- Distinctive crown with incised decorative patterns and central finial

- Elegant proportions with stylized eyes, nose, and lips conveying spiritual tranquility

- Presented on a modern custom wooden display base

Cultural Significance

Buddha heads in Tibetan art embody not only the likeness of the Enlightened One but also the ideals of wisdom, compassion, and serenity. This fragment, though once part of a larger statue, remains a powerful devotional image and a valuable collector’s piece reflecting Tibetan Buddhist traditions.

Condition

Fragmentary as shown, with surface wear, patina, and loss of gilding consistent with age. Mounted for display.

Dimensions (Approximate)

Height (including base): 5.5 in

Age (Approximate)

125–325 years old

Learn More

View an overview of Tibetan Buddhist sculpture and iconography at The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Explore Our Collection of Buddhist & Hindu Relics and Sacred Statues

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