A Khmer grey sandstone relief depicting Uma
Cambodia, 12th Century
Cambodia, 12th Century
rectangular, in three sections carved in relief depicting Uma standing on a lotus flower within a niche, stylised flames emanating from the top of the arch, the borders with bands of flowerheads, mounted on stand
108 cm. high(3)
108 cm. high(3)
Sold for
£6,250
inc. premium
Footnotes
- Provenance:
Formerly in the collection of the late Greg A. Fish until 1985 when it was acquired by the present owner.
The present lot closely resembles the reliefs at the Preah Khan temple built by King Jayavarman VII on the site of his victory over the invading Chams in 1191.
Category: Islamic and Oriental Art / Islamic and Indian Art
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