26060 - Apsara Statue - Khmer, Cambodia, Asia

This magnificent 12th-13th century sandstone fragment depicts an Apsara, a celestial nymph emblematic of Khmer mythology. The deity's expression is one of great gentleness, as she gracefully holds a lotus stem in her hand, a symbol of purity and spiritual elevation. This work elegantly testifies to the majestic art of the Khmer Empire, where the role of these divine dancers was to enliven and protect the walls of sacred shrines.



EPERIOD: 13th century

DIMENSIONS: 44 cm (unstalked)

MATTER: stoneware