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Chedi Chula Paton: Head of a Buddha

THAILAND, Nakhon Pathom; Dvaravati Kingdom (circa 6th–13th century), 8th century; Stucco; H: 28.8 cm; Bangkok National Museum, Thailand
This head of a Buddha was excavated from the Chedi Chula Paton site in Nakhon Pathom, along with a large number of other stucco images. It dates to the 8th century during the Dvaravati Kingdom (circa 6th-13th century).
　 The Buddha's hair is depicted in a series of curls with a prominent usnisa in the form of a cone with a rounded apex. The eyebrows form a high arch and are almost joined. The eyes are downcast, the nose is prominent, and the mouth is large with thick lips.

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