Antique Bronze Vishnu “The Protector”, Khmer (Cambodia) mounted on black base. Origin: Temple Precinct, Northern District, Cambodia. Composition: Cast of Bronze (Copper-Tin mix), with oxidized patina. Dimensions: Height 20cm / 8″ (27cm / 10.5″ including base) width 13cm / 5 length. Observation: Excellent Condition, mottled rich green patina with golden flecks over dark bronze, minor abrasions and flaws typical of the period. Please examine the detailed photos for quality. A classical bronze-cast antique Khmer style Vishnu bust, sculpted in the popular late Angkor / early Bayon style, an ancient mix of Hindu and Buddhist art and culture. In the 12th century, King Suryavarman II, ruler of the khmer empire, built his temple-mausoleum of Angkor Wat dedicated to Vishnu, one of the gods of the Brahmanic trinity; the god of preservation and protection. This beautiful and sensitive preservation of Vishnu is redolent of the work done by artisans of the northern Khmer provinces. In particular, the Vishnu portrait was a popular motif in the 12th Century. The casting and detailing on display here, as with most Khmer sculpture, is excellent, with very subtle hints of gold across the general patina. Portraits of Vishnu, among other deities, would have been on display in the most sacred and revered shrines within the great temples of the Angkor Era, emblazoned with gold finery, colourful banners and surrounded by incense and jewels. Bronze, a mixture of metals consisting primarily of copper and tin, was a preferred medium for giving form to the Hindu and Buddhist divinities worshipped in Angkor and throughout the Khmer empire. The Khmer have always viewed bronze as a noble material, connoting prosperity and success, and it has played a deeply meaningful role in their culture over many centuries. We are sure this beautiful portrait will bring to your home a unique atmosphere, representing the skilled work of Cambodian bronzesmiths and sculptors, whose traditions and craft have been honed and passed down through many generations, reaching hundreds of years back to the majesty of the Angkor period. We hope our sculptures find the perfect home with you! For best viewing results we recommend displaying the sculpture under a spotlight (with UV filters or pure LED lights) to best bring out the colours and textures. The item “Khmer Antique Style Vishnu The Protector in Bronze, Cambodian 20cm/8 h” is in sale since Monday, September 21, 2020. This item is in the category “Home, Furniture & DIY\Home Décor\Sculptures & Figurines”. The seller is “unso.mara” and is located in London. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Size: Medium
- Colour: Green
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Cambodia
- Style: Asian/Oriental
- Material: Bronze
- Unit Quantity: 1
- Theme: Religious
- Type: Sculpture
- Subject: Vishnu Bust
- Brand: Unbranded
- Region: SE Asia
- Main Colour: Green
- Height: 20 cm
- Modified Item: No