18TH - 19TH C. GREENSTONE SUKOTHAI BUDDHA HEAD

This is a beautifully carved,  graceful and enlightened appearing head.  It was sculpted as a head, and not part of a statue.  It originally had an extension that fit into some sort of fixture, possibly in a temple.  I had this custom base made to display it to its maximum advantage.  I do not know exactly what the name of this green stone is.  You see occasional sculptures made of it, and it obviously is indigenous to Thailand.  It it a semi-hard stone with a warm hue, and patinates with a red/brown  color over time.  11 1/2 inches high, 14 inches with the stand.  Condition is excellent.   Lovely and wise.