Large Buddha head
13 March 2021
Description
Large Buddha head on a wooden pedestal. The head is made of iron measuring 14.5 in high and 8.75 in wide. The pedestal is 6.5 in high and 9.5 in wide. Overall, height is 21in.
Provenance
Was given to me by an elderly woman. Don’t know any history on it
Acquired from
Inherited
Inherited
For sale
Yes
Yes
Answered within
4 days
By Leah I.
Mar 17, 17:58 UTC
Thank you for contacting Mearto. This is a large iron head of a bodhisattva. The writing on the back of the stand appears to be Tibetan. The hairstyle and lotus flower suggests that she is a depiction of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara or KuanYin.
Sculptures like these often are painted with gilt and there appears to be some remnants of paint on this sculpture.
The Fair Market Value of this sculpture, based on past auction sales of similar items is between $200 and $300.
