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Source Description
This interesting object is an amalgamation, but an amalgamation of long standing. The oldest part is the lower base with lion supports. This was originally the lowermost part of an altarpiece. The two main figures, Shiva and Lakshmi, wear garments with attached floral medallions. Siva holds a trident in his left hand and a rosary in his right, Lakshmi holds two lotuses. The third element is the Vishnu at left. Physical evidence indicates that it was added to the ensemble in recent times.
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Document identity
localId
16860
label
Pedestal with Deities
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obj
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object
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1
Source metadata
id
16860
sourceUrl
contentType
object
stage
normalized
title
Pedestal with Deities
description
This interesting object is an amalgamation, but an amalgamation of long standing. The oldest part is the lower base with lion supports. This was originally the lowermost part of an altarpiece. The two main figures, Shiva and Lakshmi, wear garments with attached floral medallions. Siva holds a trident in his left hand and a rosary in his right, Lakshmi holds two lotuses. The third element is the Vishnu at left. Physical evidence indicates that it was added to the ensemble in recent times.
provenance
Thailand; Alexander B. Griswold, Monkton, probably 1949 [presented to the Breezewood Foundation, November 7, 1956, inv. no. 409]; Walters Art Museum, 1992, by bequest.
date
Base: 1101-1150; Right figures: 1180-1220; Left figure: 12th-13th century (Khmer; Right figures: Bàyon)
citationUrl
rightsUri
CC0
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en
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Metal
sculpture (visual works)
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1
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1
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import
dimensions
units
cm
width
22.5
height
15.5
dimensionsRaw
8 7/8 x 6 1/8 in. (22.5 x 15.5 cm)
Source extras
cul
Thai
inscriptions
none
med
solid cast bronze, leaded bronze
creator_ids
2501
2147
2501
2147
collection_ids
SEA
exhibition_ids
945
Single page context
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1
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0
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photo
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