A BUFF SANDSTONE HEAD, AVALOKITESVARA OR SHIVA
A BUFF SANDSTONE HEAD, AVALOKITESVARA OR SHIVA
Khmer, Bayon Period, late 12th/early 13th century
The Bayon period and Javamayan VII was dominated by Buddhism. This head probably originated as Avalokitesvara and was later modified to be Shiva as indicated by the addition of the third eye and the effacing of the seated Amitayus that would have been evident at the front of the chignon.
33cm wide x 33cm deep x 54cm high
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A BUFF SANDSTONE HEAD, AVALOKITESVARA OR SHIVA
Khmer, Bayon Period, late 12th/early 13th century
The Bayon period and Javamayan VII was dominated by Buddhism. This head probably originated as Avalokitesvara and was later modified to be Shiva as indicated by the addition of the third eye and the effacing of the seated Amitayus that would have been evident at the front of the chignon.
33cm wide x 33cm deep x 54cm high
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