KHMER SANDSTONE DEITY HEAD
12th Century - Angkor Wat period
Code: 0727 - Price: POA

Sandstone head of a temple Deity or heavenly being. A nice original piece, with a wonderful patina. Downcast eyes, broad nose and smiling lips. Elongated earlobes, stirated hairdress combed into a high chignon.
Good condition no repairs or restoration, some weathering due to age.
Measurements not including stand: 6.1" high (15.5cm) Tall
Weight:

FINE GREEN SAND STONE NAGA BUDDHA
Bayon period 13th Century
Code: 0613 - POA

A rare museum quality green sandstone Khmer Naga Buddha. A rare piece beautifully executed from the tougher Green stone. The Buddha sitting in the posture of Virasana meditation on three coils of Naga Muccalinda, coils are as usual smaller at the bottom and largest to the top, protected by the hooded canopy of the seven headed cobra. Both hands in dhyanamudra. His face with serene expression, ridged eyebrows, broad nose, smiling lips and elongated earlobes. The detail in the face and scales of the snake have retained a lot of there clarity due to the harder wearing nature of this green stone. The hooded rear of this example also shows the detail of the scales and the "wheel of life" always found in the centre rear of the hood. The face of the Buddha is very well defined and clearly places the piece in the Bayon period.This is truly a fine piece of Khmer art, at 48cm tall including the stand is also a large example. Photographs clearly indicate losses to both arms, certainly not unusual for a Khmer sandstone piece. There is a marks on the back of the Naga, right side clearly visible in last the photograph. There are no cracks or flaws in the stone.

Its interesting to note a shift in iconography that occurred during the reign of Jayavarman VII, who ruled as a Buddha-king rather than a Hindu God-king and thus dedicated his monuments to Buddhist rather than Hindu Divinities.

Buddha protected by the hood of Muccalinda have a long history in Buddhist art. They illustrate a moment in the life of Buddha Shakyimuni when he was shielded from a storm by the serpent. This event is believed to have happened within the first six weeks after Shakyimuni attained Buddhahood, is often represented in the visual arts throughout South East Asia.

Good condition.
Height 19" high (48cm) including stand.
Height 17" high (43cm) not including stand.
Weight: kg.

NICE SAND STONE CORBEL
Angkor Wat period 12th Century
Code: 0687 - Price: POA

Rare museum quality 12th century sandstone corbel. This piece would have originally forme the top or a temple compound wall and features a seated Buddha in a niche. Measures 46cm tall x 44cm wide not including the bronze stand. The colouring of the stones patina is a mixture of wonderful mottled ochre hues with areas of orange and darker black and browns this mottled variegated surface colouring is one of the nicest we have seen. Authentic Khmer pieces from Cambodia frequently have this mottled variegated surface colouring. The colours actually leach from both the interior of this soft sandstone depending upon the soil composition and minerals contained within the surrounding area in which it was buried. It is a dry surface not altered in any way. The wear is consistent and even on the entire piece. The patina can not be under stated. There are no cracks or flaws in the stone. The stone is very thick and has not been cur down as is sometimes the case. Includes bronze stand.

Good condition.
Height 18" high x 17.25 wide (46cm x 44cm) measurements not including stand.

FINE STONE GANESHA
Angkor period 12th Century
Code: 0656 - Price: POA

Extremely rare museum quality Standing sand stone Khmer Ganesa. Hard green sand stone with a fine patina, High quality piece. With his human body and elephant head, Ganesha remained one of the most popular Hindu gods in Cambodia from the pre Angkor period until well beyond. He holds an attributes in his right hand possibly the top of a staff, his left hand holds a modaka, a ball-shaped sweet that symbolises supreme wisdom. Absolutely superb piece with beautiful patina, professionally mounted on a metal stand. Hard green sand stone 42cm 16.5" (45cm including stand) The piece is extremely rare, the original base is still intact, this is the only standing Ganesh we have seen that is anywhere near complete. The piece has been repaired but with no other additional restoration other than to piece together again. Both legs below the knees and left arm.
Excellent condition even with the repairs.
Height including stand 17.75" high (45cm).
Measurements not including stand: 16.5" (42cm) Tall. Weight: 6kg approx.

KHMER VISHNU FEET & BASE
11th -12th Century - Baphuon/Angkor period
Code: 0572 - Price: POA

Sandstone feet and base of an image of Vishnu, indicated by the carved remains of Vishnus staff against his left foot, a fragmentary piece but never-the-less an interesting item, nice patina. Mounted on a welded black metal stand.
No repairs or restoration.
Height 12" (30.5cm).
Weight: 5kg.

KHMER SANDSTONE FEET AND BASE
11th Century - Baphuon period
Code: 0573 - Price: POA

Sandstone feet and base of a standing image, carved from tough green sandstone, a fragmentary piece but never-the-less an interesting item, with a beautiful patina. Mounted on a welded black metal stand.
Height 9.5" (24cm).
Weight: 3kg.

KHMER APSARA HEAD
12th Century - Angkor Wat period
Code: 0237 - Price: US$850

Sandstone head of an Apsara or heavenly being. A beautiful piece, with a wonderful patina, although weathered the features are still clear, originally wearing a crown and pendeloque ear ornaments, one remaining. Professionally mounted on a plexiglass and black metal rod stand.
No repairs or restoration.
Height including stand 7" high (18cm).
Measurements not including stand: 4.5" (11.5cm) Tall
Weight: 1.25kg.

KHMER SANDSTONE DEITY HEAD
12th Century - Angkor Wat period
Code: 0238 - Price: US$499

Sandstone head of a temple Deity or heavenly being. A nice original piece, with a wonderful patina, although weathered the features are still visible. Wearing a conical crown and ear ornaments. Professionally mounted on a plexiglass and black metal rod stand.
No repairs or restoration.
Height including stand 7.25" high (18.5cm).
Measurements not including stand: 5" (13cm) Tall
Weight: 0.75kg.