A Baphuon sandstone male torso. Cambodia. 11/ early 12th century
A Baphuon sandstone male torso. Cambodia. 11/ early 12th century
Wearing a sampot, with a pleated pocket at the left thigh and a dagger sheath on the right; the sampot is held together at the back by a knot in the shape of butterfly wings, a wide pectoral adorns the chest. Restoration at the waist, weathered, stained. Mounted.
Height 56 cm
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Private collection, The Netherlands, acquired at Lempertz, Cologne, 4.7.2001, lot 69
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A Baphuon sandstone male torso. Cambodia. 11/ early 12th century
Wearing a sampot, with a pleated pocket at the left thigh and a dagger sheath on the right; the sampot is held together at the back by a knot in the shape of butterfly wings, a wide pectoral adorns the chest. Restoration at the waist, weathered, stained. Mounted.
Height 56 cm
Provenance
Private collection, The Netherlands, acquired at Lempertz, Cologne, 4.7.2001, lot 69