ANTIQUE KHMER BRONZE STATUE OF THE MULTI-ARM HINDU GOD 'GANESHA'. ANGKOR WAT.

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Title:
Antique Khmer Bronze Multi-Armed Deity Ganesha. Angkor Wat ‘Bayon’ Style.
Description:
An extremely rare and important Hindu divinity figure, acquired from a Khmer Temple site in the Siem Reap province of northern Cambodia, a superbly cast example of the elephant-headed deity from Hindu literature and mythology, portrayed as an idol with the body of a man and the head of an elephant, having only one tusk, intricately modeled in traditional Khmer ‘Bayon’ style, depicted dancing precariously on a lotus base. The figures hands are rich in symbols of gesture while simultaneously holding attributes in each of his hands. In the lower right-hand he holds his own broken tusk, and the lower-left hand he holds a delicacy, a ball of rice flour which he samples with his trunk. In the two hands behind him, he holds the Pasha (noose) in the upper left hand, while the upper right hand holds an axe. Ganesha's sacred thread, the divine serpent ‘Upavita’, is coiled in the form of a beaded necklace about his torso. He is shown unclothed above the waist, exposing his large pot belly practically falling over his garment, wearing a knee-length 'Chawng Khun' wrap, secured by lengths of pleated fabric forming a draping pendant sash, complemented by a central panel at the back of his garment.
Ganesha's well-proportioned head is beautifully modeled with exacting detail, rendered with almond shaped eyes, broken tusks, trunk whorled to the left, and large ears resting on his shoulders. He wears tightly matted braided hair bound by an inter-connected 'Diadem' crown, rising to a conical-shaped headdress, and topped by a bulbous ornament. The deity dances on a small round plinth, decorated with a single row of lotus petals.
Condition Report:
Sculpted in the form of a standing image, the figure was primarily cast from a special process of 'smelting' metal, obtained from the melting of sacred metals and religious artifact fragments in accordance with the Buddhist Scripture. The primary ingredients here being copper with the possibility of small amounts of tin and brass. The piece remains in excellent condition, with minor abrasions, casting flaws, and tempered clay core loss in the base.
Origin:
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Siem Reap Province. Temple site, northern Cambodia.
Period:
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Khmer Angkor Wat 'Bayon' style.
Composition:
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Cast of mixed metals Bronze,Brass, and Tin, verdigris patina.
Dimensions:
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Height: 26.0 inches (66.04cm).
Observation:
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Excellent Condition, with minor surface abrasions, and casting flaws. Please view detailed photos for overall quality and minor imperfections of the item.
Remarks: The bronze Hindu Deity reflects characteristics linked to both Baphuon and Bayon style statuary of the period, and demonstrates the regional style of an era whose art and culture was once under the rule of the Khmer Empire for several centuries, and is distinguished here by the exquisite craftsmanship and charming naturalism in which the figure possesses. The bronze is in solid condition with some partial core loss, casting flaws, pitting, and minor surface degradation throughout.The statue is a masterpiece of dynamic artistry, beautifully rendered with exacting detail through. A must have for the avid collector.
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