A KHMER BRONZE FOOTED BOWL AND COVER, ANGKOR PERIOD Cambodia, 12^th-13^th century. The bowl supported on a stepped spreading foot and surmounted by a domed cover with an elegant bud finial. The foot, bowl, and cover are all decorated with diapered and raised circumferential bands.

Provenance: From the collection of a late diplomat, acquired in the 1960s, thence by descent.
Condition: Excellent condition, commensurate with age. Extensive wear, minor losses, small tears, minor dents, minuscule nicks, light scratches. Fine, naturally grown patina with extensive malachite and cuprite encrustation, the interior of the cover with azurite encrustation as well.

Weight: 1,442 g
Dimensions: Height 21 cm (the bowl and cover), Diameter 20.5 cm (the cover)