Lot Essay
The square-shaped opening on the back of the chalkstone frog indicates that it may have served as a stand or kris-holder.
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Property from the Paul F. Walter Collection
Two stone figures of frogs
KHMER AND JAVA, CIRCA 14TH CENTURY
Details
Two stone figures of frogs
Khmer and Java, circa 14th century
Each crouching on all fours in attentive poses, the Cambodian example on the left of red sandstone, the other Javanese and carved from chalkstone with a square-shaped socket on the back
4 in. (10 cm.) high (max) (2)
Khmer and Java, circa 14th century
Each crouching on all fours in attentive poses, the Cambodian example on the left of red sandstone, the other Javanese and carved from chalkstone with a square-shaped socket on the back
4 in. (10 cm.) high (max) (2)
Provenance
Spink and Son, London, 1987