A BURMESE PAGAN SANDSTONE BUSTMyanmar, 13th - 14th century. A large and finely carved bust of a Buddhist monk with a round face in classic Pagan style and elongated earlobes. The eyes are cast down and a gentle smile plays around his lips. Provenance: From a French private collection. Condition: Old repair to tip of nose. Losses as seen on the images. Extensive wear and weathering, fine patina. Overall good and attractive preservation, especially when considering that this bust has an age of more than half a millennium. Modern base.Weight: 3.1 kilograms including the base.Dimensions: Height 27 cm with base and 22 cm without.