A sandstone stele of dancing apsaras Khmer, Angkor Period, Bayon Style, late 12th/early 13th century
Lot 182
A sandstone stele of dancing apsaras
Khmer, Angkor Period, Bayon Style, late 12th/early 13th century
Sold for £ 6,000 (US$ 7,891) inc. premium

Fine Chinese Art

14 May 2009, 10:30 BST

London, New Bond Street
Lot Details
The property of a Gentleman
A sandstone stele of dancing apsaras
Khmer, Angkor Period, Bayon Style, late 12th/early 13th century
The rectangular relief carved with three apsaras in dancing postures, each adorned with jewellery, elaborate coiffures and high foliage headdresses, with their left arms raised high. 42.5cm (16¾in) wide.

Footnotes

  • Provenance: purchased from Le Louvre des Antiquaires, Paris, circa 1995
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