This crowned, bejeweled head of a Buddhist savior was discovered during the excavation of a stupa at Khu Bua .It was originally polychrome and must have been a marvel for seventh-century monks and lay devotees to behold as they performed their circumambulations (pradakshina). This head is rendered with subtle modeling, especially the heavy-lidded eyes that emphasize the downward gaze of compassion. The tiered crown, its diadem fittings overlaid with pendant strings of pearls, is a masterpiece of ornament.
Stucco and terracotta
Height: 41cms
national Museum, Bangkok