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| Keywords: Cambodian - Pedestal with Deities - Walters 542715.jpg This interesting object is an amalgamation but an amalgamation of long standing The oldest part is the lower base with lion supports This was originally the lowermost part of an altarpiece The two main figures Shiva and Lakshmi wear garments with attached floral medallions Siva holds a trident in his left hand and a rosary in his right Lakshmi holds two lotuses The third element is the Vishnu at left Physical evidence indicates that it was added to the ensemble in recent times Base 1101-1150; Right figures 1180-1220; Left figure 12th-13th century Khmer; Right figures Bàyon solid cast bronze leaded bronze cm 22 5 15 5 accession number 54 2715 16860 Thailand Alexander B Griswold Monkton probably 1949 presented to the Breezewood Foundation November 7 1956 inv no 409 Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Bequest of A B Griswold 1992 none Unearthly Elegance Buddhist Art from the Griswold Collection The Walters Art Gallery Baltimore 1995 place of origin Angkor present-day Siem Reap Cambodia Walters Art Museum license Southeast Asian art in the Walters Art Museum Sculptures from Cambodia Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs artist review | ||||
