A SANDSTONE HEAD OF A MALE DEITY, ANGKOR PERIOD, BAPHUON STYLE Khmer Empire, 11^th-12^th century. Sensitively carved, the serene face with narrow almond-shaped eyes, gently arched brows, incised round pupils, a wavy mustache, and full lips, flanked by long pendulous earlobes with vertical slits, the finely incised hair arranged in braided rows rising to a conical chignon secured by a foliate tiara tied neatly at the back.

Provenance: Piasa, Paris, 12 March 2004, lot 355, sold for EUR 6,800 or approx. EUR 9,500 (adjusted for inflation at the time of writing), according to the current owner's notes in the auction catalog. PD Collection, Paris, acquired from the above.
Condition: Very good condition, commensurate with age. Extensive weathering, some wear, losses, nicks, scratches, encrustations, and a fine natural patina overall.

Weight: 3,319 g (incl. stand)
Dimensions: Height 18.5 cm (excl. stand) and 26 cm (incl. stand)

Mounted on an associated metal stand. (2)

Auction result comparison:
Type: Closely related
Auction: Christie's New York, 16 September 2008, lot 568
Price: USD 8,750 or approx. EUR 11,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: A sandstone head of a deity, Khmer, Angkor period, Baphuon style, 11^th century
Expert remark: Note the related size (16.5 cm)