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Bust 'Buddha of Angkor Wat', art casting

Product information "Bust 'Buddha of Angkor Wat', art casting"

The striking and particular smile of this Buddha bust stems from a movement of sculptors who broke away from the Indian influence of the past in the 11th century. This change, imposed with an ethnic type, resulted in a series of faces, both Buddhist and Brahmin, that idealised Khmer features.Original: sandstone, Cambodia, 12th-13th century, Khmer and Baphuon style, Musée des Arts asiatiques - Guimet, Paris.Replica in hand-polished resin, on wooden base. With certificate of authenticity. Size including base 29.5 x 12 x 12 cm (h/w/d). Weight approx. 2.5 kg.