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Mounted Antique U Thong Period Bronze Buddha Head Fragment from Thailand

$ 134.63

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Color: Black
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Age: Pre-1800
  • Primary Material: Bronze
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Region of Origin: Thailand
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer

    Description

    This is a nicely mounted Antique U Thong Period Bronze Buddha Head fragment from Thailand.  This original piece dates from the 14th to 15th Century. The item was purchased in Bangkok in the early 1970's by my father who operated an Antique Shop in Penang, Malaysia at the time.  The item was sourced from the well known & respected Antique dealer Peng Seng originally located on Rama IV Road close to the Jim Thompson House Museum.  Only original pieces were purchased.
    Please note the well preserved flame perched atop the Buddha's Ushnisha / Crown of Hair typical of the U Thong Period
    Please review pictures closely in regards to the overall condition of this Buddha figure. Overall the piece is in Very Fine Condition
    Buddha Head Dimensions: 1 inch wide, 2 1/4 inches high with depth of 1 inch.  Height of Buddha Head including the wood base is 3 5/8 inches.  Weight: 2.5 ounces.
    Returns accepted if not completely satisfied.
    U.S. Residents are required to pay Sales Tax upon purchase based on the requirements of their State's Taxing Authority.
    PROVENANCE: Collection of Don T. Christensen, Penang, Malaysia
    ATTENTION INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS / PURCHASERS: this auction / sale is for Buyers in the United States, Canada & the U.K. only.  If you are an international bidder and want to bid / buy, contact me prior to bidding / purchasing to obtain individual permission.  This may be granted after you accept the shipping costs quoted to you.