KHMER BRONZE MULTI-ARM RECLINING DEITY VISHNU, ANGKOR WAT 'BAYON' PERIOD. 13th C

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KHMER BRONZE MULTI-ARM RECLINING DEITY VISHNU, ANGKOR WAT 'BAYON' PERIOD. 13th C:
$989.99

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Khmer Bronze Multi-arm Reclining Deity 'Vishnu', Angkor Wat 'Bayon' Period, 13th C. Extremely Rare Master Works of Khmer Statuary.

Description: An exquisite bronze example of Khmer statuary, depicting the majestic figure of Vishnu Reclining on the Cosmic Ocean, outstretched in his slumber wakefullness, recognizable by his four-arms, serene grandeur, and the sumptuousness of the bronze's adornment, all of which foretells the trend that unfolded in the Angkor Wat style during the 13th century. The statue measures 16.0 inches (40.64cm) in length.

The figure is superbly executed in traditional Bayon fashion, depicted in the resting posture or 'Mahaparinibbana' mudra, shown with his left hand supporting his sleeping head, while the other three hands hold attributes. The right hands before him holds an ornate Club, while his raised hand hold a Conch Shell and the hand behind him holds the Discus. Vishnu is shown unclothed above the waist adorned in mere jeweled ornamentation, wearing a short vertical striated sampot hung low about the midriff, folded over a highly decorative belt passing around his hips. At the reverse is a similar motif, tied in a butterfly notch and adorned with a large jeweled buckle.

XXX His contoured face has a serene downcast expression, with open eyes, arched eyebrows carved in relief meet in the middle above a well-shaped broad nose, a wide mouth with an insipid smile, and finely carved moustache. Pendulous earlobes frame his face adorned with Khmer style triangular earring pendants. The head is covered in tightly braided hair, enhanced by a conical-shaped headdress, enclosed by an interconnected diadem crown. At the back of the head vertical braids hair are woven down to the nap of the neck.xxxx Lost wax cast, with a superb naturally aged patina, revealing a mixture of surface encrustations, malachite, cuprite, azurite, calcite, and manganese, from ground water leeching in the soil, along with embedded soil deposits from the Environment in which it was maintained. The piece is in excellent condition, unaltered in any way, originally discovered in the Siem Reap Province of northern Cambodia.

Data Observation: Bronze (copper) alloy - considerably heavy in weight, mostly a solid pour, extremely well modelled. Excellent condition without repairs. Please view detailed photos for overall quality and minor imperfections of the item.

Dimensions: Length: 16.0 inches (40.64cm).

Note: In order to ensure safe shipment this statue would be specially boxed and shipped by "International Airmail". Shipping: Item(s) shipped direct from Thailand worldwide, through Thailand Post Registered Airmail (2-3 weeks) or Sea Freight (3-5 weeks) depending on container size and weight, or as noted. Purchaser is responsible for any applied Customs Duty Fees Taxes and related unforeseen charges, which may be assessed by the Buyers Government. All items shall include insurance, and will be handled with the utmost care and professionally packed. The winning buyer agrees that any and all claims for loss, damage, or confiscated by country customs of the item will be handled solely through the insurance claims process or the shipping carrier.

Items shipped by 'Boat' shall include all necessary documents required for customs clearances, including 'Bill of Lading' and transfer documents. - Purchaser is responsible for "Delivery Charges" for Ground Freight Sevice from Port of Entry to your final destination, and must be arranged between you the "Purchaser" and the Sea Freight agent upon arrival of your crate (normally you will be contacted prior to shipment's arrival). Buyer is responsible for any applied Customs Duty Fees, Taxes, Over-stay Dock fees, and related unforeseen charges, which may be assessed by the Buyers Government.

NOTE: Being a religious artifact, a permit will need to be obtained from the Archaeological Department of Fine Arts, certifying this article is allowed to leave the country of Thailand. Expect a one week delay in shipping.

Terms: Pay Pal is the accepted method of payment, and must be received within 24 hours of the sale end: includes a 14 day return policy, item must be returned in the exact same condition as sold. Return shipment must be paid by the purchaser.

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