Global Art & Artifacts

ushnisha

Buddha Head Fragment.  Bronze.  Buddhist.  Thailand

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    What can I say?  Nothing . .  that would adequately describe this Buddha head.   The crown of hair (aka Ushnisha) – one of the most iconic features of Buddhist art – is fully in tact with the common peppercorn-like curls (representing freedom) and moving upward… Continue reading

Rare 19th Century Bronze Gilt Rattanakosin Buddha, Thailand

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Detail:  Extraordinary Rattanakosin Bronze Buddha.  Typical of the Rattanakosin style with finely jeweled robes and throne, tiered crown and flaired ear ornaments.  Extremely well cast and detailed.  Figure is in Very Fine condition with the exception of the very tip of the ushnisha.  Gilt and… Continue reading
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