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Cambodian bronze sculpture of head of Bodhisattva, 11th century A.D., V&A Museum, London, by Unknown, photographic, 1924

Cambodian bronze sculpture of head of Bodhisattva, 11th century A.D., V&A Museum, London

Unknown

1924

photographic

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Early Modern

Dominant colour

Cambodian bronze sculpture of head of Bodhisattva, 11th century A.D., V&A Museum, London is a 1924 photographic by Unknown, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1924
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This is a photograph of a bronze sculpture of a Bodhisattva's head. The sculpture is from the 11th century and is Cambodian. It is made of cast bronze. The Bodhisattva's face is serene, with a slight, knowing smile. The eyes are cast downward, and the eyebrows are thin and arched. The hair is styled in an elaborate, conical shape, adorned with intricate designs. The overall effect is one of calm contemplation. The sculpture is a beautiful example of Cambodian art from the 11th century. To learn more about this style of art, you might want to visit the Victoria and Albert Museum.

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