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THB12th C. Khmer Angkor Leaded Bronze 4-Armed Vishnu
Lot 122b
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
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Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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- Lot Description
Southeast Asia, Cambodia, Khmer Empire (Angkor culture), ca. 12th to 14th century CE. A masterful leaded bronze figure of the Hindu god Vishnu, one of the principal deities of the Hindu pantheon, created via the lost-wax process by artisans at the Khmer court. Standing on an integral, square plinth, he wears an ornate, knee-length skirt and belt, as well as a variety of necklaces, bracelets, anklets, and earrings. An intricate, conical headdress crowns his head. He has four arms, holding a noose, a war club, a lotus flower, and a conch shell. Size: 2.2" W x 5.3" H (5.6 cm x 13.5 cm); 5.8" H (14.7 cm) on included custom stand.
The details are remarkable on this figure, especially of his ornament and clothing. In the Khmer style, these details are three-dimensional, suggesting that he was made to be viewed from all angles. He has a rich appearance, doubtlessly based on what elite men at the Khmer court would have worn themselves. While this artwork was religious, its realism is unmistakable, and some scholars believe that gods and goddesses were portrayed with the features of individual members of the royal court. This sculpture and others like it would have both emphasized the power of the monarchy and given high ranking people joy - after all, who wouldn't want to see themselves portrayed by the finest artisans, compared to a god?
A very similar bronze sculpture can be found in the Metropolitan Museum of Art under accession number 1983.556.1.
Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-Richard S. Ravenal collection, New York, USA
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PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#167963Losses to plinth. Miniscule nick to verso of headdress. Otherwise, intact and excellent with lovely patina and light encrustations in some areas.Condition
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