12th Century Baphuon Style Khmer Stone Naga Enthroned
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Ca. 12th century Baphuon style meditation Buddha, seated on a three-tired throne, with the flaring head of a giant Naga, the serpent King Muchalinda, rising behind protectively behind. His hands are in the Dhyana mudra, the gesture of Medtiation. The Buddha's face is serene, with a naturalistic and warm expression; his head is topped by a detailed ushnisha, in the Baphuon style. The serpent is well rendered and symmetrical. The throne is formed by the coils of the serpent. The story told here being that Muchalinda protected the Buddha from heavy rain. This iconography is typical of the reign of Khmer King Jayavarman VII (ca. 1181 to 1218 CE), who established a cult based around it. The statue is carved in the round, rather than as a relief on a stela. From this, we can infer that Khmer sculptors would have desired their artwork to be viewed from all sides and thus placed in the center of temples rather than against a wall. While this artwork was religious - priests supervised its execution - its realism is unmistakable.
Provenance: Ex- private US Collection.
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Provenance: Private US Collection
Medium: Stone
Dimensions: 56cm/22"
General Condition: Good condition. Consistent with age.
SCST190
Provenance: Ex- private US Collection.
Please contact us for high resolution images of the piece.
Provenance: Private US Collection
Medium: Stone
Dimensions: 56cm/22"
General Condition: Good condition. Consistent with age.
SCST190
Condition
Good condition. Consistent with age.
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12th Century Baphuon Style Khmer Stone Naga Enthroned
Estimate £5,500 - £8,000
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