A Ming Dynasty painted clay head of Buddha, circa 1368 - 1644 AD, the rounded visage of well-defined features flanked by pendulous earlobes, the bow shaped lips below down cast eyes, a deep recessed urna at forehead below a coiffure of tight curls with central circular boss, remnant polychrome mineral earth pigments, china, 51 cm (including stand). Provenance: from a private Australian collection