Antique Cambodian Khmer Region Carved Sandstone Buddha Head. Carved sandstone Buddha head on display stand, antique, possibly 15th century. 

Size: 4 1/2 x 5 x 12/ 1/4 in.

Buddha heads are sculptural representations of the Buddha’s serene and meditative visage, created across many regions of Asia and reflecting distinct cultural styles from India and Thailand to China, Japan, and beyond. Typically characterized by calm, closed eyes, gently smiling lips, elongated earlobes, and stylized hair in tight curls or a topknot, these sculptures emphasize spiritual tranquility and inner enlightenment rather than literal portraiture. Materials range from stone and bronze to wood, jade, and terracotta, with each medium lending a different presence and texture. Whether displayed in temples or collected as decorative objects, Buddha heads are valued for the sense of stillness and contemplative grace they bring, embodying ideals of balance, compassion, and mindful awareness.

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