STONE HEAD Thailand Ayutthaya Period Stone, lacquer h. 51 5/16 in., w. 20 3/16 in., d. 3 in. Gift of Konrad and Sarah Bekker, 1986 BC86.01.25.00

Large head in U style. Raised nodules for hair come to a point on forehead. Wide 'usnisa' has hole in top center. White accumulation on front and-sides of 'usnisa.' Raised 'urna: Ears long but broken off. Eyebrows duplicate the hairline. Eyes are small and petal shaped. Nose protrudes in parrot-like fashion. Double line to lips. Broken at lower part of neck. U Thong, early Ayutthaya.