12th Century Khmer Aspara Bas Relief Carving from Angkor Wat

A large sandstone bas relief carving of a Khmer Aspara dancer,…
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A large sandstone bas relief carving of a Khmer Aspara dancer, in the style of decoration of the temple of Angkor Wat, Cambodia. Reputedly 12th century, purchased in Cambodia, our vendor recollected that around 2008 the Cambodian National Museum asked to purchase this architectural temple carving for US$20,000 as well as stating it was authentic. 65 x 16 x 135 cm.

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  • Bas Relief - Bas relief, or low relief, is a carved surface in which the figures project from the background, but only to a limited extent. When a relief is cut in from a flat surface of stone or wood, the background or field is lowered, leaving the unsculpted parts seemingly raised. There are other degrees of relief carving, including high relief and mid relief.
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