Surya Rutten

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Large bronze head from the 17th/early 18th century.
This finely detailed sculpture intrigues us with its contemplative and highly expressive expression. The half-closed eyes, full lips, elongated earlobe, finely reproduced nose, and curly hair: all the traits of a magnificent representation of the Kingdom of Ayutthaya.
Traces of lacquer and gold
Without base: 24 cm x 18 cm x 16 cm
With base: 34 cm x 18 cm x 16 cm

Grande tête en bronze 17e/début 18e siècle.
Cette sculpture finement détaillée nous intrigue grâce à son expression contemplative et très expressive. Les yeux mi-clos, lèvres charnues, long lobe pendant, nez finement reproduit, cheveux bouclés : Tous les traits d'une magnifique représentation du royaume d'Ayutthaya.
Traces de laque et d'or
Sans socle : 24 cm x 18 cm x 16 cm
Avec socle : 34 cm x 18 cm x 16 cm

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Bronze - Thailand - Ayutthaya

Excellent condition - 24 cm

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Bronze head from the Ayutthaya period (17th/early 18th century) with traces of lacquer and gold, measuring 24 × 18 × 16 cm without a base (34 × 18 × 16 cm with base); provenance Galerie/Antiquaire; excellent condition; authentic/original.

Bronze - Thailand - Ayutthaya

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Bronze head from the Ayutthaya period (17th/early 18th century) with traces of lacquer and gold, measuring 24 × 18 × 16 cm without a base (34 × 18 × 16 cm with base); provenance Galerie/Antiquaire; excellent condition; authentic/original.

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