A sandstone head of Shiva
A sandstone head of Shiva

KHMER, ANGKOR PERIOD, BAPHUON STYLE, 11TH CENTURY

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A sandstone head of Shiva
Khmer, Angkor Period, Baphuon Style, 11th century
His face finely carved with dimpled chin, full pursed lips, almond-shaped eyes and arched eyebrows, his forehead centered with his third eye, his hair arranged in neat rows rising to a domed topknot surmounted by a lotus finial
5¾ in. (14.6 cm.) high
Provenance
William H. Wolff, New York, acquired in 1972

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