Cast Iron Buddha Head. 

Weathered and highly textured cast iron Buddha head sculpture with closed eyes and a tiered, coiled hairstyle, suitable for a rustic or spiritual decorative accent.

Size: 10 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 in.

Buddha head displays, often created as standalone sculptures or fragments of larger statues, are among the most iconic forms of Buddhist art, symbolizing serenity, wisdom, and spiritual awakening. Characterized by stylized features such as the ushnisha (cranial protuberance symbolizing enlightenment), elongated earlobes (signifying renunciation of worldly wealth), and the urna (a mark of divine insight), these heads convey an expression of calm detachment and inner peace. Originating from regions such as India, Thailand, Cambodia, and China, Buddha heads were crafted in stone, bronze, and stucco, often richly adorned or gilded depending on cultural context. Today, they are displayed in museums and collections worldwide as timeless representations of Buddhist philosophy, though historically they also held devotional roles within temples and sacred spaces.

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