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, dating to the late 17th / early 18th century, with a contemplative, highly expressive gaze and traces of lacquer and gold; without a base it measures 24 × 18 × 16 cm, with a base 34 × 18 × 16 cm, origin Thailand, provenance Galerie/Antiquaire, original/official, in excellent condition.

Bronze - Thailand - Ayutthaya

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