Statue Fragment

89-13-36

From: Thailand

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 89-13-36
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Mon | Buddhist
Provenience Thailand
Period Hariphunchai
Date Made Hariphunchai
Section Asian
Materials Clay
Iconography Buddha Head
Description

Ceramic unglazed Buddha head broken at the neck. Back side has a concave opening with white plaster (?) filling into which a metal hook has been set. Prominently broad forehead.Tall pointed usnisa with hud like top. Narrow band around hair. Mustache. Small circular impression for urna. Eyebrows joined. Double lines defining lips. Probably 10th century.

Height 10 cm
Width 10 cm
Outside Diameter 9 cm
Credit Line Gift of the Estate of Elizabeth Lyons, Keeper of the Asian Collections, University Museum, 1989

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