Items Similar to Khmer Sandstone Figure of a Female Deity
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 6
Khmer Sandstone Figure of a Female Deity
About the Item
A wonderfully sensual Khmer statue of a female divinity delicately carved from gray sandstone.
Her face radiates a cool serenity. Almond shaped eyes gaze out eternally from under a slightly arched and clearly defined brow. A prominent nose sits above her full lips, corners upturned in an enigmatic smile. Long, pendulous, pierced earlobes (now broken) indicate she may have originally been adorned with real jewelry. A high chignon comprised of finely braided tresses and secured by a braided band with a mango leaf shaped accent. This accent may originally have been carved with an image of the Buddha, which would have firmly identified this figure Prajnaparamita. However the rise of Hinduism during the ascendancy of the Baphuon may have necessitated a gentle re-carving to turn the Buddhist deity into a Hindu goddess.
The gentle curves of her bare neck and rounded breasts are sensuously accented with incised beauty lines. Her narrow waist and generous hips are highlighted by the finely pleated sampot, featuring the iconic "fishtail" panel. A sash tied with an intricate knot sits loose and low on her hips.
- Dimensions:Height: 27.25 in (69.22 cm)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Late 11th Century
- Condition:Missing arms and feet; earlobes broken.
- Seller Location:Austin, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: U1201278947200
About the Seller
5.0
Gold Seller
These expertly vetted sellers are highly rated and consistently exceed customer expectations.
Established in 2001
1stDibs seller since 2010
305 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Austin, TX
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 7 days of delivery.
More From This SellerView All
- Khmer Carved Sandstone Male Deity, Style of the Baphoun, 11th CenturyLocated in Austin, TXA delightful carved sandstone sculpture of an unidentified male deity, Khmer, Angkor Period, style of the Baphuon, 11th century. The smil...Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Sculptures and Carvings
MaterialsSandstone
- Khmer Bronze Figure of Prajnaparamita with Eleven FacesLocated in Austin, TXThe embodiment of transcendental wisdom, Prajnaparamita is often referred to as the mother of all Buddhas. In this extremely rare tantric form, she is portrayed seated in the half lotus position. Her eleven faces are arranged in two tiers (seven on the first, with an additional four above), all surmounted by a rising conical chignon. Each face has an associated pair of arms which radiate outwards, each hand holding a discreet attribute. Careful attention has been paid to her clothing and jewelry. She wears a heavily pleated sampot with a cross hatch pattern, elegantly turned down at the waist and tied with an ornate belt...Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Cambodian Sculptures
MaterialsBronze
- Khmer Style Bronze Figure of a Standing Buddha, Mid-20th Century, ThailandLocated in Austin, TXA lovely vintage Khmer style cast and patinated bronze figure of a standing Buddha, mid-20th century, Thailand or Cambodia. The Buddha is portrayed standing upright upon a low, p...Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
MaterialsBronze
- Han Dynasty Gray Pottery Figure of a Female Kneeling Long Sleeve DancerLocated in Austin, TXA stunningly quiet and elegant Western Han dynasty (206 BCE - 9 CE) high fired gray pottery figure of a female long sleeved dancer. The young dancer is portrayed in a moment of quie...Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities
MaterialsEarthenware
- Vintage Khmer Cast Bronze Head of Shiva, Angkor Wat Style, 1970's, ThailandLocated in Austin, TXA well cast vintage Khmer, Angkor Wat style, bronze head of Shiva, circa 1970's, Thailand. Shiva, the Hindu god of creation, change and destruction, is identified by the third eye in the center of his forehead. His highly stylized face features alluring almond shaped eyes, a flattened nose, and broad mouth. Shiva is adorned with ornate earrings and an elaborate crown. The heavy earrings...Category
Vintage 1970s Thai Sculptures and Carvings
MaterialsBronze
- 16th Century Thai Ayutthaya Sandstone Torso of the BuddhaLocated in Austin, TXA lovely carved sandstone torso of the Buddha, Ayutthaya period (1350-1767), Thailand. Wonderfully simplistic, the only ornamentation this torso displays...Category
Antique 16th Century Thai Sculptures
MaterialsSandstone
You May Also Like
- Collection of Three Indian Sandstone Carved Heads of DeitiesLocated in Atlanta, GAA collection of three carved sandstone heads on wood display stands from Northern India Rajasthan or Madhya Pradesh, circa 11-12th century. Fragmented from large whole-body statue, these red sandstone heads exhibit very fine carving, typical of Northern Indian Art during the medieval time. Two males and one female, they represent heavenly deities Yakshas and Yakshini. Their facial features were detailed with large almond-shape eyes under thin arched eyebrows. The males have characteristic facial hairs including curvy moustaches and tightly combed beard, both finely carved, and the female wears large spoke loop earrings. They all don fantastical hairstyles with serpent-like spiral locks and some with elaborate knots on top and above the sideburns. These deities are likely celestial musicians. A pair of full-body statues (lot 70) were offered for sale in Christie's Indian and Southeast Asian Art...Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Archaistic Sculptures and Carvings
MaterialsSandstone
- 12th Century Khmer Sandstone Buddha Apsara HeadLocated in Dallas, TXA large Cambodian Angkor Wat attributed sandstone head of an Apsara with an ornate flame crown. Mounted on a wood base, 12th century. Measures: Height 11 x 9 inches With stand 13.3 ...Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Agra Figurative Sculptures
MaterialsSandstone
- Chinese Carved Root Deity FigureLocated in New York, NYAsian Chinese (19th Cent) carved root figure of a standing DeityCategory
Antique 19th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures
MaterialsWood
- Asian Khmer Cambodia Stoned Carved Head Bust of Male Buddhist Buddha Shiva DeityLocated in Studio City, CAA wonderfully sand stone-carved Asian deity figure / sculpture likely from Cambodia. The detailed head is likely that of the divinity deity Shiva, sometimes referred to as the smiling God-King. The features are clearly reminiscent of the carvings found at both Bayon Temple at Angkor Thom...Category
Antique 19th Century Cambodian Sculptures and Carvings
MaterialsSandstone
- Hand-Carved Sandstone Female SculptureLocated in Delray Beach, FLBeautiful hand carved sandstone of half nude sculpture of standing women in Classical Greek style an attractive outdoor sculpture or as an indoor exceptional object of art.Category
20th Century European Statues
MaterialsSandstone
- Sandstone Sculpture by Jens Jacob Bregnø Female Venus Figure, Illums, 1930sBy Illums Bolighus, Jens Jacob BregnöLocated in Odense, DKLarge beautiful figurative sculpture by Danish artist Jens Jacob Bregnø in jugend style. The sculpture is made of raw sandstone and is signed by the ...Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
MaterialsSandstone
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Knot In Objects
18th Century Figural Sculpture
Statue Of Female
Female Carving
Braided Object
18th Century Icon
Deity Sculpture
Sandstone Carved
Real Antique Jewelry
Real Antique Jewellery
Statue Of Goddess
Braided Band
Carved Figural Panel
Breast Sculpture
Carved Deity
The Figure Of Buddha
Sculpture Hindu
Brower Furniture