BUDDHA HEAD in rammed earth, formerly polychrome; the face bears a faint smile and conveys a sense of serenity; the hair is arranged in lapis-blue curls. On a black wooden plinth. (Damage and losses). China, Ming Dynasty, early 17th century. A POLYCHROME RAMMED-EARTH HEAD OF BUDDHA, CHINA, MING DYNASTY, EARLY 17TH CENTURY. HEIGHT: 33 CM (13 IN.)