Ancient Asian - Bronze Buddha head - Thailand - Ayutthaya - 17th/18th century
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 380 - € 450
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Bronze Buddha head from Ayutthaya, Thailand, dating to the 17th/18th century, in very good condition with gilding traces, height 8.2 cm (12.4 cm with base).
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Antique bronze Buddha head dating from the 17th/18th century.
Ayutthaya period, 17th/18th century.
Face with a serene expression, arched eyebrows above the eyes and incised lips, aquiline nose.
The head is covered with small nodules. The ushnisha (cranial protuberance), evoking a bun.
THAILAND, Ayutthaya, - 17th/18th century
Height: 8.2 cm (12.4 cm with the base)
Very good condition, traces of gilding, missing ushnisha
Provenance: Switzerland, G.V.E. gallery
Previously: Swiss private collection formed in the 1980s
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Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
Translated by Google TranslateAntique bronze Buddha head dating from the 17th/18th century.
Ayutthaya period, 17th/18th century.
Face with a serene expression, arched eyebrows above the eyes and incised lips, aquiline nose.
The head is covered with small nodules. The ushnisha (cranial protuberance), evoking a bun.
THAILAND, Ayutthaya, - 17th/18th century
Height: 8.2 cm (12.4 cm with the base)
Very good condition, traces of gilding, missing ushnisha
Provenance: Switzerland, G.V.E. gallery
Previously: Swiss private collection formed in the 1980s
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, provenance declaration seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller warrants that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary permissions, such as an export license, are arranged. (Passport for cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days
All of the seller's items are shipped with insurance equal to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning provenance.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Culture
Ancient Asian
Century/timeframe
17ème/18ème Siècle
Name of object
- Bronze Buddha head - Thailand - Ayutthaya - 17th/18th century
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2025
Country acquired from
Switzerland
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Switzerland
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
