Sculpture Statuette Bronze Dancer Apsara Khmer Cambodia Thailand Nineteenth

Khmer style bronze sculpture representing an Apsara* dancer, from Thailand or Cambodia, from the 19th century. This statuette is in good general condition. A note: some tiny shocks and wear of time, see photos. * The Apsara is a female spirit of clouds and waters in Hindu and Buddhist mythology “a celestial nymph” or “celestial maiden”. The Apsaras are beautiful supernatural feminine beings. They are young and elegant and superb in the art of dancing. They are often the wives of the Gandharvas, the court musicians of Indra. They dance to music made by the Gandharvas, usually in the palaces of the gods, entertaining and sometimes seducing gods and men. As guardians of fallen heroes, they can be compared to the Valkyries of Norse mythology. As ethereal beings who inhabit the sky and are often depicted in flight, or in the service of a god, they can be compared to angels. Apsaras are said to be able to change their form at will and rule the fortunes of gambling and gambling. They are also associated with fertility rites. Diameter: at the foot 5.2 cm Height: 21 cm Width: between the arms 9 cm Reference: G20 57 All the photos are on: www.antiques-delaval.com