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Antique Buddha Head

Description

Unknown history, part of family's collection,  bronze or cast iron

Category Asian Art
Medium bronze or iron
Distinguishing marks n/a
Weight 22lbs
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Rilki 🌱 Newbie 11 years ago

Put a magnet to it...Cast Iron, if it attracts the magnet; Bronze if it does not attracts a magnet.  Most antique Buddha heads are made of Bronze with gilt (gold overlay).

i think it's Japanese, possibly from the Nara period.  if I were you, I'll send photos to Christie's to see if it something they'll sell and offer you an appraisal.

Goodluck.

Rilki

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lok214 🌱 Newbie 11 years ago

Thanks for the input, I will try to send a photo to Christie. Have a happy holiday!

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