Bronze with brown Thai style brunette from the 17th - 18th century, work from the beginning of the 20th century. Bouddah Shakyamuni has serene expression, marked by half-closed eyes, elegantly arched eyebrows, aquiline nose and fleshy lips sketching a benevolent smile. Lobes elongated with lotiform earrings evoke its princely origins. The crown developed in floral banner and surmounted by a conical Ushnisha, this cranial protuberance is one of the 32 main attributes of its wisdom (Lakshana). . Provenance: succession of the merchant and art collector Claude de Marteau. Sold with provenance certificate. Only 3 rooms available.