Sculpture, head of Asura, Ankor region, 12th - 13th century, H.G. Quaritch Wales collection
1934
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1934
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Sculpture, head of Asura, Ankor region, 12th - 13th century, H.G. Quaritch Wales collection is a 1934 photographic by Unknown, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This stone sculpture shows a close-up of a face with a heavy, rounded headdress. The carving is simple but detailed, with smooth curves on the forehead and sharp lines in the hair. The eyes are half-closed, and the mouth is slightly open, giving a calm but serious look. The headdress looks like stacked cloth or a crown, common in some ancient carvings. This photo was taken in the 1930s, showing how old art was studied back then. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more carvings like it.
The sculpture is a carved stone head of Asura, depicted in a three-quarter view and mounted on a pedestal, as shown in a black and white photograph. Dating from the 12th to 13th century, it originates from the Ankor region and was part of the H.G. Quaritch Wales collection by 1934.
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