From the 9th to the 15th century in Asia is recognised as the Khmer period. It was a time of great cultural and architectural achievement, and the Khmer Empire was one of the most powerful in Southeast Asia. The Khmer Empire was centred in what is now Cambodia, but it also controlled parts of Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.

The Khmer Empire was founded in the 9th century by Jayavarman II. He declared himself a "universal monarch" and established his capital at Angkor. Angkor was a vast city, and it was home to some of the most impressive temples in the world, including Angkor Wat.

The Khmer Empire reached its peak in the 12th and 13th centuries. During this time, the empire was a major centre of trade and learning. The Khmer also made significant advances in architecture, sculpture, and painting.

The Khmer Empire began to decline in the 14th century. more...

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A 10th century Khmer stone carving of Vishnu seated on Garuda's…

Vishnu on Garuda: 10th Century Khmer Stone Carving

A 10th century Khmer stone carving of Vishnu seated on Garuda's shoulders, height 39 cm, overall height 52 cm (including bronze base)

Cambodian Khmer bronze standing Buddha figure, standing Buddha…

Cambodian Khmer Bronze Standing Buddha Figure on Stepped Stand

Cambodian Khmer bronze standing Buddha figure, standing Buddha figure, on stepped stand, height 35 cm

Five bronze figures, China, South India, Java, and Thai/ Khmer,…

Bronze Figures from China, South India, Java, and Thai/Khmer

Five bronze figures, China, South India, Java, and Thai/ Khmer, of Ayutthaya, China, with incised mark of Parvati and Krishna, South Indian, 17th/18th century, a Bodhisattva and Buddha under Muchalinda, 18.5 cm high, 10.2 cm, 10.9 cm, 11 cm, and 15.3 cm…

Bronze mirror, c.12th-14th century, Khmer Empire Cambodia, with…

Khmer Empire Bronze Mirror with Flanged Turned Decoration

Bronze mirror, c.12th-14th century, Khmer Empire Cambodia, with flanged turned decoration to the reverse, diameter: 18.5 cm

Bronze standing figure, 12th-14th century Khmer culture,…

Khmer Bronze Devotee Figure: 12th-14th Century Cambodia

Bronze standing figure, 12th-14th century Khmer culture, Cambodia, figure of a male Devotee or attendant, left hand Holds what appears to be a fly Whisk, right hand Gestures in the Tarjani mudra, height 12.5 cm

Two Khmer bronze deities, 18th century, each on a wooden…

18th Century Khmer Bronze Deities on Ebonised Plinths

Two Khmer bronze deities, 18th century, each on a wooden ebonised plinth. Height of tallest 24 cm (overall). Provenance: Contents of Swanton, Sutton Forest

Khmer bronze statue, Cambodian origin, 19th/20th century, 25 cm…

Cambodian Khmer Bronze Statue, 19th/20th Century, 25cm High

Khmer bronze statue, Cambodian origin, 19th/20th century, 25 cm high

Early Khmer bronze Ganesha, 11/12th century, depicted seated…

11/12th Century Khmer Bronze Seated Ganesha Sculpture

Early Khmer bronze Ganesha, 11/12th century, depicted seated with crossed legs, depicted with headdress, sash across chest, robes tied at waist, each hand resting on knees holding objects, on polished metal base, height 13.5 cm (including base)

Khmer bronze Buddhist triad, depicting seated Vishnu flanked by…

Khmer Bronze Buddhist Triad with Vishnu and Lakshmi

Khmer bronze Buddhist triad, depicting seated Vishnu flanked by two forms of goddess Lakshmi, height 36 cm and width 29.5 cm

A Khmer bronze figure of Buddha, Angkor period, 12th century,…

12th Century Khmer Bronze Buddha Figure

A Khmer bronze figure of Buddha, Angkor period, 12th century, the bronze figure standing on a circular plinth, wearing a dhoti and cape, with necklace and crown, both hands raised in abhaya mudra, fine verdigris patina throughout. Together with a fitted…

A Khmer bronze candle stick, probably 12th century, 18.1 cm…

12th Century Khmer Bronze Candlestick from Private Collection

A Khmer bronze candle stick, probably 12th century, 18.1 cm high. Provenance: an important private collection, NSW, Australia.

A Khmer bronze elephant bell, Angkor period (802-1351),…

Angkor Period Bronze Elephant Bell

A Khmer bronze elephant bell, Angkor period (802-1351), 12th/13th century, decorated to the sides with stylised foliage, and covered in a beautiful verdigris patina. Together with a wood and brass stand, the bell 17 cm high, 11.5 cm diameter. With stand…

A Khmer period bronze deity figure, the multi-armed deity…

Bronze Khmer Multi-Armed Deity Figure on Stone Block

A Khmer period bronze deity figure, the multi-armed deity mounted to a stone block, height 23 cm (including stand).

A Northern Thai bronze fragmentary Buddha head, circa 16th…

16th Century Khmer-Influenced Bronze Buddha Head Fragment

A Northern Thai bronze fragmentary Buddha head, circa 16th century, showing a clear Khmer influence to the facial features with prominent nose and lips and with a flaming ushnisha finial, mounted on a wooden base. Height of head 29 cm. Provenance: The…

A Cambodian Khmer temple figure, the bronze female standing…

Patinated Khmer Ashura Figure, 32cm Height

A Cambodian Khmer temple figure, the bronze female standing Ashura figure with patinated finish. Height 32 cm.

Khmer bronze figure group, in the form of a figure on horseback,…

Khmer Bronze Equestrian Figure Group with Attendants and Stand

Khmer bronze figure group, in the form of a figure on horseback, supported by five attendants, mounted in a tall wooden stand, total height cm

Khmer 14th century standing bronze Buddha, depicted with…

14th Century Khmer Bronze Buddha, Missing Hands

Khmer 14th century standing bronze Buddha, depicted with headdress and eyes downcast, wearing earrings and necklace, with robes tied at waist, on a metal base on wooden stand, a/f, without hands, height 22 cm (figure). Provenance: Estate of the late Dr.…

A Khmer bronze Owl-Form lime pot, circa 12TH/13th century,…

Khmer Bronze Owl Lime Pot, 12th/13th Century

A Khmer bronze Owl-Form lime pot, circa 12TH/13th century, designed as a smaller owl resting on the back of a larger owl, with finely incised details, the whole evenly covered in a fine verdigris patina. 13 cm high, 11 cm diameter

A Khmer bronze figure of a kneeling attendant, circa 12th…

12th Century Khmer Bronze Kneeling Attendant Figure

A Khmer bronze figure of a kneeling attendant, circa 12th century, the figure depicted wearing an elaborate headdress and jewels in a semi crouching/ kneeling position, holding an object in the right hand, with old verdigris patina, mounted on a metal…

A large Khmer bronze elephant bell, circa 12th century, the…

12th Century Khmer Bronze Elephant Bell with Buddhist Deities

A large Khmer bronze elephant bell, circa 12th century, the ovoid form bronze bell with wide horizontal protuding banding to the sides, decorated with buddhist deities in relief on the lotus petal form bell apperture. Covered in a beautiful verdigris and…

A Khmer bronze figure of a seated Ganesh, circa 13th century,…

13th Century Khmer Bronze Seated Ganesh Figure

A Khmer bronze figure of a seated Ganesh, circa 13th century, Depicted seated in padmasana, with a crown and jewels, 8.5 cm high, 7 cm wide, good old patina, no visible faults, approximately 296 gms weight.

Two Khymer bronze figures of Uma, Angkor period, circa 12th…

Khymer Bronze Uma Figures, 12th Century

Two Khymer bronze figures of Uma, Angkor period, circa 12th century, the figures finely cast in bronze, depicting the goddess Uma standing on a square plinth, wearing a dhoti and elaborate crown and jewels, holding a scroll in one hand and a lotus bud in…

A Khmer bronze Six-Armed standing deity 12th/13th century, the…

Khmer Bronze Six-Armed Deity with Verdigris Patina

A Khmer bronze Six-Armed standing deity 12th/13th century, the deity with six arms holding attributes, with multiple faces, covered in a deep verdigris patina of blue-green hue. Fitted metal stand, 15 cm high, 6.5 cm wide

A fine old standing bronze of Buddha, Khmer 12th-13th centuries…

Khmer Buddha Bronze Standing Statue, 12th-13th Century

A fine old standing bronze of Buddha, Khmer 12th-13th centuries Lopburi style, standing with both hands in Vitarka mudra, wearing diaphanous robes, high coiffure and diadem, earlobes with earrings reaching the ornamental collar. Various green patina and…

Khmer bronze deity, depicted standing with head dress, serene…

Serene Khmer Bronze Deity on Pedestal Base

Khmer bronze deity, depicted standing with head dress, serene expression wearing necklace and robes tied at waist, both hands clasping attributes, standing on pedestal base, height 26 cm

Early Khmer bronze of Goddess Vishnu, possibly 17th century or…

17th Century Khmer Bronze Goddess Vishnu Statue

Early Khmer bronze of Goddess Vishnu, possibly 17th century or later, wired to stand, 28 cm high

Khmer bronze seated Buddha, depicted with head dress, eyes down…

Serene Khmer Bronze Buddha with Head Dress

Khmer bronze seated Buddha, depicted with head dress, eyes down cast, serene expression, necklace, hands resting in lap, height 31 cm

Khmer bronze standing deity, depicted standing with six arms…

Six-Armed Khmer Bronze Deity on Stepped Base

Khmer bronze standing deity, depicted standing with six arms clasping attributes, with arched panel behind arched plaque, raised on stepped base, with burnt fired clay to underside, h26 cm

A Cambodian bronze bell (Rattle), Dongsong period, 2nd-4th…

Cambodian Bronze Bell with Water Buffalo Head

A Cambodian bronze bell (Rattle), Dongsong period, 2nd-4th century, well cast with head of a water buffalo, original patina, 11.4 cm high, metal stand, please see Bunker, E.C. & Latchford, D., 'Khmer Bronzes: New Interpretations of the Past', 2011, fig…

Khmer bronze Buddha, depicted seated, finial and low top knot,…

Seated Khmer Buddha in Bronze

Khmer bronze Buddha, depicted seated, finial and low top knot, serene expression crossed legs, height 8.5 cm

Khmer bronze Buddha head, with top knot, and headdress, with…

Serene Khmer Buddha Head with Headdress

Khmer bronze Buddha head, with top knot, and headdress, with serene expression and eyes downcast, flanked by lobed ears, height 11.6 cm

A small Khmer bronze head of Buddha, Angkor Wat, Bayon period,…

Khmer Bronze Buddha Head from Angkor Wat, 12th-13th Century

A small Khmer bronze head of Buddha, Angkor Wat, Bayon period, 12th-13th century, very finely cast, the face with a benign smile, his hair combed straight back, long ear lobes, covered in a very good even dark green patina, 8.5 cm high, metal stand

A rare bronze seated figure of Rishi, a stong smiling face,…

Bronze Rishi Figure with Cobra, Cambodia 19th Century

A rare bronze seated figure of Rishi, a stong smiling face, with a moustache & beard, Cambodia, 19th century, long braided hair in a high chignon held back by a tiara, embellished with jewellery, hands in a teaching gesture, the upper body entwined by…

A 19th century Cambodian Khmer bronze head of Budhha, mounted…

Cambodian Khmer Bronze Buddha Head on Timber Stand

A 19th century Cambodian Khmer bronze head of Budhha, mounted on timber stand, 44 cm high including stand.

Two small Cambodian (Khymer) male and female bronze standing…

Cambodian Bronze Standing Figures, 12-13th Century (Pair)

Two small Cambodian (Khymer) male and female bronze standing figures, 12-13th century, 11.2 cm high (Female), 11 cm high (Male) (2)

A Khmer bronze standing crowned Buddha, Cambodia, possibly…

Khmer Bronze Crowned Buddha, 12-13th century

A Khmer bronze standing crowned Buddha, Cambodia, possibly 12-13th century, 36.5 cm high. Provenance: Ming Siam, Bangkok

Cambodian Khmer bronze Buddah head on stand 52 cm high

Bronze Khmer Buddha Head on Stand (52cm)

Cambodian Khmer bronze Buddah head on stand 52 cm high

A Lopburi style bronze figure of Buddha, Thailand or Cambodia…

Lopburi Bronze Buddha Figure with Raised Hands and Tiara

A Lopburi style bronze figure of Buddha, Thailand or Cambodia standing with both hands raised in abhaya mudra, suggesting reassurance, wearing a close fitting sanghati draped over his shoulders, falling to the flaring hemline and decorated in relief…