18C Shan Burma Buddha Head #MS18

CAT NO: MS18

DESCRIPTION:Buddha head showing the Buddha in meditation and with features characteristic of the the enlightened being.

Buddha heads are rare and the removal of heads from images is now banned

PERIOD: 18th century
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Shan , Burma
CONSTRUCTION: Sandstone

RARITY AND CONDITION: Extremely rare, good condition, some possible cleaning / restoration, expected day to day wear (see photos)

HEIGHT IN INCHES: 17.5"(44CM) with stand 50cm.
WIDTH / LENGTH: 10"(25CM)
WEIGHT IN KILOS: Over 05klg.

PROVENANCE: From the sale of a private estate in Burma
EVALUATION APPRAISAL: An imposing piece with very strong presence