Head of the Buddha 1771 - 1900

This bronze sculpture of the head of the Buddha, made in Thailand between 1771 and 1900, is now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The sculpture's calm expression and the usnisa (protuberance on the head) are typical of Buddhist iconography. The patina, the green discoloration on the surface, is a sign of the sculpture's age and the natural weathering process. The sculpture is relatively small, measuring approximately 10.2 centimeters in height.