Angkor, The Preserved Attributes

Bronzes, though fewer in number than stone statues, often allow for more precise identifications.
Because their attributes—especially in smaller works—are frequently well-preserved, these pieces can be more revealing than their stone counterparts

Personnage féminin
support de miroir
première partie du XIIe siècle
district de Siem Reap
Bronze en plomb, H34, l24, pr 15 cm
Thierry Ollivier pour le musée Guimet

Musée national des arts asiatiques
Guide de visite
Photo Thierry Olivier pour le musée Guimet

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