Buddha head in copper alloy with dark brown patina, Thailand, Kingdom of Ayutthaya, probably 17th - 18th century The face is depicted with half-closed eyes in a meditative expression. The arched eyebrows meet the bridge of the straight, softly-modeled nose. The mouth, with its full lips, sketches a light, serene smile. The earlobes are elongated, symbolizing the renunciation of princely finery. The hair is in tight curls, covering the skull cap. No protruding ushnisha. Mounted on a modern wooden base. Height: 15.5 cm Core thermoluminescence test QED1644/FB-0502 of November 21, 2016.