A BRONZE HEAD OF BUDDHA, SUKHOTHAI KINGDOM, CHIEN SEN STYLEThailand, 14th-15th century. The serene face with arched eyebrows above heavy-lidded downcast eyes, a broad nose with incised nostrils, full lips forming a benevolent smile, the chin heightened with incision work as well, flanked by long pendulous earlobes, the hair in tight curled spikes with a raised ushnisha.Provenance: Austrian private collection. Condition: Good condition commensurate with age, old wear, small nicks here and there, losses.Weight: 8,848 g (total)Dimensions: Height 26 cm (excl. base)Mounted to an associated wood base. (2)Expert's note: Over the centuries, the bronze has naturally patinated into a dark green, almost black tone with an unctuous feel to the surface, creating an overall not only elegant, but also meditative appearance.