Sujet
Head of a Deity or a Deified King, mid 900s. Creator: Unknown.
Légende
Head of a Deity or a Deified King, mid 900s. The diadem is depicted tied to the intricate tiered headdress worn only by a god or king. Without further attributes, the identity cannot be known. Khmer sculptors of the 10th century emphasized powerful forms and extroverted expressions. The incised pupils suggest that this sculpture underwent the ritual of awakening, in which the eyes were added last. The royal head on the left is from a temple dedicated to Shiva, which was established by the Khmer king Jayavarman IV (928-942) in his remote capital of Koh Ker, 100 miles north of Angkor.
Crédit
Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art
Notre référence
HRM19F85_121
Model release
NA
Property release
NA
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
66,6Mo (4,1Mo) / 35,4cm x 47,1cm / 4184 x 5566 (300dpi)