Likely 19th century, deeply incised serene facial features with slight molding of thin nose edge up to eyebrows, almond shaped eyes slightly closed, pupil incised, tightly curled hair, long earlobes, ushnisha knot at top of the head with flame, set into a wooden box stand.

HOA 17 in., Head only 12 1/4 in.

From the Collection of Gerard and Joanna Rattelade, Oxford, North Carolina

Some rust and corrosion to the back and sides of neck, back of ears, and along curls of hair; loss to lower left side of neck; some rubbing and wear.