23 février 2024
Standing male deity, possibly Surya or Shiva, Cambodia, ca. 12th-13th century
Standing male deity, possibly Surya or Shiva, Cambodia, ca. 12th-13th century. Bronze. Full height 41.1 cm, image height 30.5 cm. National Palace Museum, Taipei.
The gilt bronze male god statue stands upright on a small square pedestal, with a large pedestal shaped like a Xumizuo underneath (not sure if it is the original). The gilt is mottled and it dates from about the 12th to 13th century. This statue has its hair styled in a high bun, a round crown around its head, and is wearing various necklaces. It is bare-chested and has a fishtail-style hanging silk sampot around its waist, all in the style of a Cambodian king. The pattern of the skirt is vertical and parallel straight lines, the shape is rigid, the chest muscles are thick, and the leg muscle structure is simply processed, which are the characteristics of Cambodian sculptures during this period. Cambodia belonged to the Jimi culture during this period. The religious beliefs and artistic style of statues were a fusion of Buddhist and Hindu styles, and combined with the concept of emperor worship. Therefore, the statues of gods were often worn by kings. The statue of the male god holds an object in each hand in front of him. The objects are all lotus buds, which are the common objects held by Surya (the sun god in Hinduism). However, there is a third eye on the forehead of this statue, which is also the symbol of Shiva. (Shiva, one of the three main gods of Hinduism, symbolizing the eternal power that can transform everything in the world), so the male god may also be the two-armed Lord Shiva. There is a protrusion like a handle next to the large pedestal, which is speculated to have the function of holding and carrying the statue. There is a hole in the front of the small pedestal of this statue, and there are also holes on all sides of the bottom of the large pedestal. It may also have a function of wearing it, or it is unknown whether it has a backlight. (Google traduction)
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