Lot 116: Khmer Statue of a Deity, 10th-12th Century, Cambodia

A Superb Khmer Stone Statue of a Deity, Possibly Shiva; 10th -12th Century, Cambodia; The hardstone figure with high chignon above crown, the face finely detailed with delicate features, the neck gentle and with corpulent neck rings. The shoulders terminating in two, one deficient above the elbow, the other broken at the elbow, the torso of sensual proportions. The sompot with double anchor-fold front, associated with Koh Ker style carving, powerful full legs, one broken above the ankle the other above the knee. On a custom base. Published: Kanchanagama, Dr. P., Images of the Divine: Ancient art of Thailand and Cambodia; 1999; Man's Heritage Press, NY; Fig. 16 and detail. A Copy of this book will accompany the lot. Provenance: Property of an East Coast private collection.

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