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13TH CENTURY
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a rare khmer, bayon style, bronze figure of vishvakarman
13th century
Seated in kneeling posture with his right knee raised, his right hand with now broken axe, the left with akshamala, wearing striated sampot with fold over his belt, the latter decorated with oblong pendants, fish-tail fold hanging between his legs, bejewelled, his face with almond-shaped eyes, broad nose, pouting lips, elongated earlobes with pendeloque ear rings, crown and high chignon, black patina
23 cm high, on base
13th century
Seated in kneeling posture with his right knee raised, his right hand with now broken axe, the left with akshamala, wearing striated sampot with fold over his belt, the latter decorated with oblong pendants, fish-tail fold hanging between his legs, bejewelled, his face with almond-shaped eyes, broad nose, pouting lips, elongated earlobes with pendeloque ear rings, crown and high chignon, black patina
23 cm high, on base
Special notice
Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20% (VAT inclusive) for this lot.