A very large Bayon style sandstone head of a Dvarapala. 12th/13th century - image-1

Lot 436 Dα

A very large Bayon style sandstone head of a Dvarapala. 12th/13th century

Auction 1112 - overview Cologne
15.06.2018, 11:00 - Chinese, Tibet/Neapel, India, Southeast Asia
Estimate: 8.000 € - 10.000 €

A very large Bayon style sandstone head of a Dvarapala. 12th/13th century

A very large Bayon style sandstone head of a Dvarapala with almond-shaped eyes, a broad nose, big fleshy lips, heavy and large ear ornaments, the beaded diadem surmounted by a crown, a barely recognizable necklace at the neck. Somewhat weathered. 12th/13th century. Mounted on a metal stand.
Height 47.5 cm