Antique Khmer Style Black Stone Shiva Head Statue - The

An antique Khmer style Cambodian Shiva. The power emanating from this compelling Shiva image characterises Khmer style at its very best. As is typical with the Khmer style the Shiva has a soft face displaying the talents of a master craftsman.Â
As the destroyer, Shiva is regarded as limitless, transcendent and unchanging. Shiva is also regarded as the patron god of yoga, meditation and arts
The Shiva is mounted on wood (later).Â

Provenance:

Medium: Stone

Dimensions: 38cm / 15”

General Condition: Good condition. Consistent with age.

SCST348