Lot Essay
For a closely related example, see H.I. Jessup, Millenium of Glory, 1997, p. 176-177, cat. no. 23.
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KHMER, PRE-ANGKOR, 7TH/8TH CENTURY
Details
A sandstone lingam with head of Shiva
Khmer, Pre-Angkor, 7th/8th century
With square base, prismatic middle, and bulbous top, the face of Shiva emerging from one side with slight smile, full features, elongated lobes, and high coiffure rising to a pronounced conical ridge that recedes into the lingam
23¼ in. (59.1 cm.) high
Khmer, Pre-Angkor, 7th/8th century
With square base, prismatic middle, and bulbous top, the face of Shiva emerging from one side with slight smile, full features, elongated lobes, and high coiffure rising to a pronounced conical ridge that recedes into the lingam
23¼ in. (59.1 cm.) high
Provenance
Doris Wiener Gallery, New York, 1990s
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