A VISHNU BRONZE, BAYON STYLE, 12TH CENTURY Khmer Empire. Striking a hieratic pose in a tantric form with four arms, holding one of his attributes in each of his hands, wearing bracelets around his wrists and ankles as well as heavy earrings and a large pectoral. The crown on his head is decorated with a small figure of a deity. Provenance: Formerly in the collection of R. Ronveaux, France, by repute acquired during the late 1960s to early 1970s and thence by descent in this family. A Belgian private collection, acquired from the above. A copy of a 'Certificat D'Expertise' by J. Y. Nathan, Paris, France, dated 16 March 2018, confirming the dating of this piece, accompanies this lot. Condition: Excellent condition with wear, weathering, minimal losses and casting flaws as well as extensive malachite patina all around. Weight: 924.1 g (incl. base) Dimensions: Height 16.5 cm (excl. base) Mounted on an associated wood base. (2) Literature comparison: A related bronze (accession number 1999.262) can be found in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.