A PAIR OF BRONZE 'GARUDA' PALANQUIN HOOKS, KHMER, ANGKOR PERIOD Bayon style, 13th century. Cast dramatically as Garuda with his wings building a halo, the raised tail sweeping upwards and forming the hook, eventually culminating in a second garuda head, the surface with a deep green patina. Provenance: Peter Marks (1935-2010). A lifetime New Yorker, Peter Marks opened his gallery in 1960. He specialized in Southeast Asian and Islamic antiquities and made many contributions to the field both as a dealer and an advocate of his profession. Above all, Marks was motivated by a strong desire to find great art and make it available to large audiences. Condition: Very good condition with some encrustation, minor corrosion and losses, old wear and casting flaws. Weight: 634.2 g Dimensions: 12 cm across With two modern stands. (4) Auction result comparison: Compare with a related pair at Christies New York in The Doris Wiener Collection, 20 March 2012, lot 181, sold for USD $6,250.