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Baphuon Style Figure Of A Male Deity
Baphuon Style Figure of a Male Deity
Khmer Empire Circa 11th century AD
Price
11,000 EUR
`Material
Sandstone
Dimensions
Height 72 cm
Width 24 cm
Depth 13.5 cm
Provenance
- Private collection, Germany.
Condition
The statue is in good overall condition, with surface wear including pitting, flaking and scratching, and pale, warm inlay throughout. Both legs are pierced for insertion into a mount.
Description
Khmer Empire, 11th century. Standing in samabhanga, both arms broken, wearing a pleated sampot held by a belt and with a long fishtail finial falling down the front, the upper body naked. Baphuon style sculptures constitute an important artistic tradition of the Khmer Empire, particularly from the mid-11th century onwards. They are primarily associated with the Baphuon temple in Angkor, Cambodia, which was built during the reign of King Udayadityavarman II. This style is known for its graceful and elegant depictions of female figures, although it also features other types of statues, including depictions of deities and kings.
Khmer Empire Circa 11th century AD
Price
11,000 EUR
`Material
Sandstone
Dimensions
Height 72 cm
Width 24 cm
Depth 13.5 cm
Provenance
- Private collection, Germany.
Condition
The statue is in good overall condition, with surface wear including pitting, flaking and scratching, and pale, warm inlay throughout. Both legs are pierced for insertion into a mount.
Description
Khmer Empire, 11th century. Standing in samabhanga, both arms broken, wearing a pleated sampot held by a belt and with a long fishtail finial falling down the front, the upper body naked. Baphuon style sculptures constitute an important artistic tradition of the Khmer Empire, particularly from the mid-11th century onwards. They are primarily associated with the Baphuon temple in Angkor, Cambodia, which was built during the reign of King Udayadityavarman II. This style is known for its graceful and elegant depictions of female figures, although it also features other types of statues, including depictions of deities and kings.
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