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Head of the Buddha
(Southeast Asia )
Elegant curves and lines make up the general shape of this Buddha’s head. These features are characteristic of a style created by Thai artists that became popular starting in the 13th century. This head includes a flame-like protuberance that seems to flow upward from the cranial bump (ushnisha). The portrayal of ushnisha flames originated in South Indian Buddha images and may represent the supernatural wisdom achieved by the meditating Buddha.This Sukhothai-style sculpture is in classic style. The ridge below the eyes is a rare and subtle feature.
Provenance
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Luang Ban; Alexander B. Griswold, Monkton, Maryland, September 1949 [1]; by bequest to Walters Art Museum, 1992.
[1] Presented to the Breezewood Foundation, 1985, inv. no. 615
Exhibitions
| 1995 | Unearthly Elegance: Buddhist Art from the Griswold Collection. The Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore. |
Geographies
Thailand, Sukhothai (Place of Origin)
Measurements
H: 16 15/16 × W: 7 13/16 × Approx. D: 8 1/4 in. (43 × 19.8 × 21 cm)
Credit Line
Bequest of A. B. Griswold, 1992
Accession Number
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In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
54.2766