Chinese Carved Stone Buddha Head Fragment on Burl Wood Stand

$2,975

Antiques & Decorative Arts · Ming to Qing Dynasty or later scholar's reproduction, circa 16th–19th century

A carved stone Buddha head displaying the characteristic serene downcast eyes, smooth cranium with a small ushnisha (topknot), well-modeled nose and lips, and naturalistically rendered ears with elongated lobes. The surface exhibits an aged, weathered patina consistent with long exposure, ranging from pale pinkish-white to cream tones with areas of reddish iron-oxide staining. The head is presented on a shaped natural burl wood display stand of likely Chinese scholar's aesthetic, a common and desirable presentation form in the Asian art trade.

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