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Antefix with Kneeling Guardian

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown stone statue of a kneeling guardian. The figure wears a crown and jewelry. He sits on his right leg, with his left leg bent in front. His right arm is bent with the hand on his knee and his left arm rests on his left bent leg. Intricate carvings adorn the background, including a flame-like shape at the top. A rounded triangle shape frames the guardian's head. The figure sits on a rectangular base adorned with carvings. The statue stands on a black base. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
third quarter of the 10th century
Medium
Reddish sandstone
Culture
Cambodia
Dimensions
457 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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