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A SANDSTONE ANTEFIX OF A MALE DEITY, ANGKOR PERIOD

A SANDSTONE ANTEFIX OF A MALE DEITY, ANGKOR PERIOD Khmer Empire, 12th century. Finely carved with the bust of a male deity under a poly-lobed mandorla. The deity carved with thick lips, a broad nose, and incised eyes under arched brows, flanked by ears suspending pendulous earrings, the hair is tied to the top in a tall, cylindrical chignon. Provenance: From an old French private collection. RD Collection Paris, acquired from the above. Condition: Good condition, commensurate with age. Extensive wear, signs of weathering and erosion, losses, encrustations, structural cracks, and small nicks. Weight: 9.2 g Dimensions: Height 38 cm (excl. stand), 45.5 cm (incl. stand) Literature comparison: Compare a closely related Angkor period antefix, dated 12th-13th century, in the collection of the Tokyo National Museum, reference number TC-394. Compare a related poly-lobed mandorla antefix, in the collection of the Angkor National Museum, from North Khleang-1-1. Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Christie’s Amsterdam, 21 May 2003, lot 674 Price: EUR 15,535 or approx. EUR 24,500 adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A Khmer sandstone tympan Expert remark: Compare the related form and similar poly-lobed mandorla carved with foliate motif. Note the size (51 cm).

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A SANDSTONE ANTEFIX OF A MALE DEITY, ANGKOR PERIOD

Estimate 1 000 - 2 000 EUR
Starting price 1 000 EUR

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For sale on Friday 28 Jun : 11:00 (CEST)
vienna, Austria
Galerie Zacke
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