LOT 41 Hooks for palanquin, Khmer; Cambodia, Angkor period, 13th ce...
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Palanquin hooks, Khmer; Cambodia, Angkor period, 13th century.Bronze and iron fittings.Damaged.Measurements: 35 x 18 x 11 cm; 50 cm (total).Pair of two bronze palquin hooks, the structure of which is highly reminiscent of the serpent representations that were known as Nagas. The Khmer or Khmer is one of the most important cultures that developed in Indochina. The first inscriptions in their language appear in the early 7th century in the Indian kingdom of Tshenla, located in the middle reaches of the Mekong River. The Khmers reorganised politically and in the 9th century achieved the unity of present-day Cambodia under Jayavarman II (802-850), founder of the kingdom of Angkor. Jayavarman II had spent his youth at the refined court of the Javanese Sailendra and brought to his country a strong influence of Javanese culture and Javanese court etiquette. Khmer art reached its height of splendour during the Angkor period between the 9th and 13th centuries in a wide range of fields, including textiles, lacquerware, ceramics, goldsmithing, and so on. Khmer sculpture began to break away from Indian influence from the 7th century onwards and, after a long process of stylistic evolution, developed its own original language, which was consolidated in the 10th century. It was mainly carved in stone and with religious themes, although on many occasions the sacred theme became a mere excuse for depicting court scenes, even if they featured gods. Hence the greater degree of realismpared to Indian art, as the artists took royal courtiers as their models. The result is admirable images of gods of imposing presence, endowed with a certain feminine sensuality and sophisticated beauty.Dimensions: 35 x 18 x 11 cm; 50cm (overall).
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