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Head of a Buddha

THAILAND; Dvaravati Kingdom (circa 6th–13th century); Stone; H: 15 cm; Guimet Museum of Asian Art, Paris, France
This Buddha’s head was sculpted during the Dvaravati Kingdom (circa 6th–13th century) and has a low usnisa and large curls. The eyebrows are joined to form a curve and are almost connected to the bridge of the nose. A calm appearance is further enhanced by the downcast eyes. The small face has a wide nose and thick lips, which are features of the Mon people whose culture was predominant during the Dvaravati Kingdom.

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