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A VIshNu bRONZe,
bAyON sTyle, 12Th ceNTuRy

Khmer Empire. Striking a hieratic pose in a
tantric form with four arms, holding one of his
attributes in each of his hands, wearing bracelets
around his wrists and ankles as well as heavy
earrings and a large pectoral. The crown on his
head is decorated with a small figure of a deity.
Provenance: Formerly in the collection of r.
ronveaux, France, by repute acquired during the
late 1960s to early 1970s and thence by descent
in this family. A Belgian private collection,
acquired from the above. A copy of a ‘Certificat
D’Expertise’ by J. Y. Nathan, Paris, France, dated
16 March 2018, confirming the dating of this
piece, accompanies this lot.
condition: Excellent condition with wear,
weathering, minimal losses and casting flaws as
well as extensive malachite patina all around.

Weight: 924.1 g (incl. base)
Dimensions: Height 16.5 cm (excl. base)
Mounted on an associated wood base. (2)

Literature comparison: A related bronze (accession
number 1999.262) can be found in the Metropolitan
Museum of Art in New york.
estimate euR 1.500,-
Starting price EUr 750,-

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A RARe ANd Tl-TesTed KhMeR bRONZe FIguRe
OF VIshVAKARMAN, bAyON sTyle, 13Th ceNTuRy
Khmer Empire, circa 1225. Seated on a double base and carrying a
hoe over his right shoulder, wearing a crown, heavy earrings, bracelets
on his arms, and a pectoral collar.

Provenance: Formerly in the collection of r. ronveaux, France, by
repute acquired during the late 1960s to early 1970s and thence by
descent in this family. A Belgian private collection, acquired from the
above. A copy of a ‘Certificat D’Expertise’ by J. Y. Nathan, Paris, France,
dated 16 March 2018, confirming the dating of this piece, accompanies
this lot.
condition: Excellent condition with wear and casting flaws as well as
extensive malachite patina and encrustations.
scientific Analysis Report: A Thermoluminescence sample analysis
has been conducted by Laboratory Kotalla, Germany, and confirms an
age of around 1050 years. A copy of the laboratory report accompanies
this lot.

Weight: 255.9 g
Dimensions: Height 11.2 cm
Vishvakarman is the personification of ultimate reality and deity of the
creative power. According to the rigveda, he is considered to be the
architect or divine engineer of the universe from before the advent of time.
lITeRATuRe
cOMPARIsON
A related bronze from the Samuel Eilenberg
Collection (accession number 1987.142.3) can
be found in the Metropolitan Museum of Art
in New york.

estimate euR 1.000,-
Starting price EUr 500,-

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