KHMER SANDSTONE MALE DEITY 'HEVAJRA' RELIEF FRAGMENT. ANGKOR WAT 'BAYON' STYLE

Description

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Title:
Khmer Sandstone Tantric Multi-Armed Hindu Deity 'Hevajra'. Relief Fragment. Angkor Wat 'Bayon' Style.
Tantric Multi-Armed Hindu Deity 'Hevajra', Relief Fragment.
Overview:
An exquisite Khmer sandstone wall fragment elaborately carved in bas relief, depicting a rare interpretation of the multi-armed Tantra Deity ‘Hevajra’ from Khmer mythology, standing in an arched sanctuary of floral motif. The fragment was originally chiseled from a solid block of stone, beautifully modeled in traditional Khmer style, with detailing still visible and with no evidence of re-carving of the features. The sandstone slab remains in its original state as found with no other condition issues. The relatively smooth ( yet somewhat grainy) surface shows even wear on the entire piece with weathering consistent with age.
Hevajra is a male Tantra Deity that holds personified symbols for the Buddhist concept of a supreme being in the state of non-duality, which points to the idea that the universe and all its multiplicity are ultimately expressions or appearances of one essential reality, the fundamental quality of everything as one part or made of one.
Description:
A dynamic multi-armed representation of 'Hevajra', a Buddhist enlightened being, associated with the practice of Tantra, a method of accelerating the path to 'Nirvana', or the release from individual consciousness and the cycle of life and death.
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Portrayed in this rare sandstone fragment, the image radiates a powerful blend of calm and restrained inner energy, depicted with his seven heads and sixteen arms, standing perfectly balanced on one foot in an exaggerated dance posture, shown with eight arms out-stretched in an arc on each side, while holding attributes in each hand.
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Unclothed above the waist the deity is fashioned with an elaborate jeweled necklace, wearing  a mere stylized sampot , secured by a plain belt and draped with a pendulous central panel fashioned at the front.  Still slightly visible, each of the faces has broad features that are typical of Khmer carvings, normally expressed by almond-shaped eyes, a prominent nose, and wide mouth. Elongated earlobes frame each face, adorned by long triangular earrings falling to the shoulders. The heads are intricately joined by inter-connected 'diadem' crowns, rising to a cylindrical Chignon style headdress.
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The figure is classified as 'Bayon' style art of the Khmer Angkorian Era, presented in its original unaltered and unrepaired condition.
Origin:
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Siem Reap Province, Cambodia.
Period:
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Angkor Wat 'Bayon' Style.
Composition:
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Sandstone, naturally aged patina w/ soil deposits .
Dimensions:
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Height: 18.0 inches (46.0cm). Width:  12.62 inches (32cm). Height with stand:  20.75 inches (53cm).
Observation:
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Excellent Condition, with surface degradation from environmental conditions. Please view detailed photos for overall quality and minor imperfections of the item.
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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:
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