Large gilt-lacquered bronze Buddha head, Siam (Thailand), Sukhothaî kingdom, 15th century Cast with a serene expression, lowered eyes inlaid with mother-of-pearl under arched eyebrows, faintly smiling lips, elongated and pierced earlobes, curly hair and associated flame-shaped ushnisha. Height: 70 cm Significant casting defect filled in at the back. Provenance : Galerie Perret-Vibert, acquired in 1979 (copy of Perret-Vibert certificate dated July 5, 1979).