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2. Lord Vishnu Cambodia; found in present Thailand near the Cambodian border in Aranyaprathet also Aran Yaprathet, Aranya Prathet, (or just Aran) 13th century: Post Bayon, Angkor Vat revival style Copper alloy Hight 23cm 9 inches |
This is a bronze of de lord Vishnu found in present Thailand near the Cambodian border in Aranyaprathet also Aran Yaprathet, Aranya Prathet, (or just Aran) is a border town in Sa Kaew Province, Eastern Thailand. The object was made by the lost-wax technique and the style refers to the Post-Bayon Angkor Vat Revival style, thirteenth century. The figure of Vishnu is portrayed standing in a strong frontal posture wearing a surmounted headdress above an arched interconnected 'diadem' crown, embellished with three circular rosettes and decorated with a row of stylized lotuses. The face with indigenous characteristics, has almond-shaped eyes open and a smiling mouth. The earlobs are elongated with long khmer style pendants, falling to his shoulders. The hair is arranged in tightly matted braids, delineated by incised lines, drawn upwards into a tall topknot, ornamented by a conical finial. The figure has four-arms, each holding attributes, which are the earth, chakra, conch, and in the right hand a 'Utpala', a blue lotus, symbolizing purity and spiritual elevation. Vishnu is adorned around the neck with an eleborate jeweled necklace, with hanging pendants. He wears armlets, bracelets, anklets, and is attired in a short sampot, which folds over an ornate belt, hung with numerous pendants and ornamented with centralized open flowers, both front and back. The wide draping flaps are beautifully stylized in folded compound plaits, which hanging down below the garment. (Loss of the feets)  OPEN MAR REPPORTDetail: close-up |