Sculpture
Sculpture
7th century-8th Century (made)
7th century-8th Century (made)
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| Place of origin |
This large-scale head of a Buddha displays the qualities of the Mon style, inspired by Gupta aesthetics but imbued with the distinctive Mon physiognomy, most evident in the broad features and full lips. The variety of stone suggests that this sculpture is from the Ratchaburi region, west of Bangkok. A number of Mon sites are scattered along the lower reaches of the river Meklong, including Nakhon Pathom, the 7th century Mon capital.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Sculpture (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Stone |
| Brief description | Buddha; Sculpture, stone, Thailand, C8 |
| Physical description | This large-scale head of a Buddha displays the qualities of the Mon style, inspired by Gupta aesthetics but imbued with the distinctive Mon physiognomy, most evident in the broad features and full lips. The variety of stone suggests that this sculpture is from the Ratchaburi region, west of Bangkok. A number of Mon sites are scattered along the lower reaches of the river Meklong, including Nakhon Pathom, the 7th century Mon capital. |
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| Object history | Bought from Alex Biancardi (Walmore Collection). |
| Production | Ratchpuri/Nakhom Pathom Style |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | IS.26-1988 |
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| Record created | October 31, 2002 |
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