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Head of Buddha. Sculpture fragment.
7764-II
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Why this is a
Masterpiece

This sculpture is a marvelous example of inspired imagery and wonderfully conveys a condition of inner harmony, peace and compassion for all living things.

History of the Object
The Angkor era is famous for its marvelous stone sculptures carved mainly from sandstone, and for an abundance of decorated temple complexes. Special feature of these works are the half-closed eyes and the pensive, mysterious smile, called "Angkorian". This Buddha head has a similar smile. It is carved from dark serpentinite with greenish veins.

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Type
Sculpture 
Materials
Serpentinite 
Measurements
Carving 
Creator name
Unknown 
Creator date
Unknown 
Where it was made
Cambodia 
Geography
Cambodia 
Time period
AD 12th century ~ AD 13th century 
Creation date
12th Century - 13th Century; Late 12th - 13th century 
Function
worship 
Acquisition
 
Copyright
The State Museum of Oriental Art 
Acknowledgements
 
Owner
The State Museum of Oriental Art 
Museum
The State Museum of Oriental Art 
Credit line
The State Museum of Oriental Art 
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The State Museum of Oriental ArtAD 12th century ~ AD 13th century SculptureSerpentiniteUnknownCambodia

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