Large palanquin hook with Kala

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€ 1 300
Auction dateClassic
26.01.2022 10:00UTC +02:00
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VAN HAM Kunstauktionen GmbH
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Germany, Köln
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Lot 940 | Large palanquin hook with Kala
LARGE PALANQUIN HOOK WITH KALA.

Origin: Khmer.
Dynasty: Bayon style.
Date: 12th/13th c.
Technique: Bronze with green, powdry patina.
Description: On each side in the center a Garuda, holding up a winged mask, probably the face of Kala.
This is considered a form of Yama, the god of death, but also an embodiment of time. The
upper part, through which the carrying bar was led, is decorated with erected ends,
similar to leaves, and also unusually with four tiny figures. The hook at the bottom in
the shape of a Naga snake, which in turn ends in a Garuda head.
Measurement: H.23cm, w.19.5cm.
Condition A/B. Cracks and repairs.
Address of auction VAN HAM Kunstauktionen GmbH
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