A Massive Stone Head of the Buddha

TANG DYNASTY (618-907) With a serene expression, and crisply carved mouth and nose whose edges continue up into the well-defined brows gracefully arched above the large carved half-opened eyes, the hair dressed in tight spiraled curls with a prominent usnisa. There is an urna symbolizing nobility and enlightenment above the nose. The grey stone has traces of red, blue, white and flesh-colored pigment. Painted stone 18 x 11.5 in. (45.72 x 29.21 cm.) (without stand) SOLD