Antique Koh Ker Style Khmer Stone Shiva Head Statue
Antique Koh Ker style Cambodian Shiva. The power emanating from this compelling Shiva image characterises Koh Ker style. As is typical with this style the Shiva has a soft face and is adorned with elaborate earrings. His tiara or mukuta is also richly decorated. A tradition that continued to develop in Cambodia from the 10th century to the post-Angkor period.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).
Provenance:
Medium: Stone
Dimensions: 48cm / 19”
General Condition: Good condition.
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Antique Koh Ker style Cambodian Shiva. The power emanating from this compelling Shiva image characterises Koh Ker style. As is typical with this style the Shiva has a soft face and is adorned with elaborate earrings. His tiara or mukuta is also richly decorated. A tradition that continued to develop in Cambodia from the 10th century to the post-Angkor period.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).
Provenance:
Medium: Stone
Dimensions: 48cm / 19”
General Condition: Good condition.
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