A LARGE GILT AND BLACK-LACQUERED HEAD OF BUDDHA, AVA STYLE Burma, 18th century. Overall cast in dry-lacquer technique above a wooden core, the serene face with heavy-lidded eyes below gently arched eyebrows, a broad nose, full lips forming a calm smile, flanked by elongated earlobes. The hair arranged in tight curls surmounted by an ushnisha and ketumala. Provenance: French private collection. Condition: Very good condition, commensurate with age. Extensive wear to gilt, losses, few structural cracks, small nicks here and there. Weight: 5,781 g Dimensions: Height 44 cm (the head) and 54.5 cm (incl. stand) Mounted on an associated stand. (2)