Ancient Khmer - Bronze ritual conch - 12th century
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Khmer antique ritual bronze conch from the 12th century, 25.2 cm high with tripod nagas head, featuring a dancing Hevajra relief on the upper triangular part, in good condition and of authentic original provenance from France (Galerie A.S.M.), acquired in 2021.
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RITUAL CONCH SHELL WITH ITS TRIPOD
The conch with a lower, rounded portion, whose ends terminate in a fish tail and feature highly raised bands of pearls and overlapping floral decorations, rests on a tripod support with a naga-headed top. It is adorned on its triangular upper part with a relief representing the dancing deity Hevajra. These ritual bronze conches, like natural conches, served either as ceremonial vessels and implements for ritual lustrations, or as wind instruments capable of emitting the sacred sound OM. This conch, lacking an orifice at its end, clearly served the first function. This type of conch particularly served as a “vase” for pouring lustral waters during tantric Buddhist ceremonies especially popular under Jayavarman VII, see the “Tantric Art” section of Glory... A similar conch is represented in the Phnom Penh Museum, catalogued under number 149 in The Collections of the National Museum of Phnom Penh. Khmer Art, Cambodia, 12th/13th century Height with base: 25.2 cm – conch alone: 20.5 cm – Perfect condition Provenance: France, A.S.M. Gallery
Link to a similar piece:
http://www.castor-hara.com/lot/7672/1513458-conque-et-trepied-cambodge-xii
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Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
Translated by Google TranslateRITUAL CONCH SHELL WITH ITS TRIPOD
The conch with a lower, rounded portion, whose ends terminate in a fish tail and feature highly raised bands of pearls and overlapping floral decorations, rests on a tripod support with a naga-headed top. It is adorned on its triangular upper part with a relief representing the dancing deity Hevajra. These ritual bronze conches, like natural conches, served either as ceremonial vessels and implements for ritual lustrations, or as wind instruments capable of emitting the sacred sound OM. This conch, lacking an orifice at its end, clearly served the first function. This type of conch particularly served as a “vase” for pouring lustral waters during tantric Buddhist ceremonies especially popular under Jayavarman VII, see the “Tantric Art” section of Glory... A similar conch is represented in the Phnom Penh Museum, catalogued under number 149 in The Collections of the National Museum of Phnom Penh. Khmer Art, Cambodia, 12th/13th century Height with base: 25.2 cm – conch alone: 20.5 cm – Perfect condition Provenance: France, A.S.M. Gallery
Link to a similar piece:
http://www.castor-hara.com/lot/7672/1513458-conque-et-trepied-cambodge-xii
The seller can prove that the lot was lawfully obtained, provenance statement viewed by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are obtained. (Cultural object passport)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days
All items from the seller are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document noting provenance.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Culture
Ancient Khmer
Century/timeframe
12ème siècle
Name of object
- Bronze ritual conch - 12th century
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2021
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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