Ancient Khmer-style wooden sculpture of Jayavarman VII, one of the most revered rulers of the Angkor Empire.


In this representation, devoid of regal or divine attributes, the king appears as a simple and deeply spiritual man, a symbol of wisdom and compassion. The face, carved with half-closed eyes, a faint smile, and a broad forehead, conveys the Khmer aesthetic ideal and the mystical serenity typical of effigies of the period.


The long ears and harmonious proportions hark back to the Mahayana Buddhist tradition, to which the king was devoted. The reign of Jayavarman VII (late 12th – early 13th century) marked the pinnacle of Khmer art and architecture: under his patronage, temples such as the famous Bayon in Angkor Thom were erected, where the monumental faces of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara—it is said—reflect the features of the king himself. This "Khmer smile," calm and compassionate, survives in this wooden sculpture as a tangible echo of that spiritual legacy.


Condition: As per photo (signs of aging due to the vintage character, with woodworm and slight peeling of the color, consolidated during restoration).


Period: 1900 – 2000 Estimated Year: 1930
Country of Origin: Cambodia
Material: Wood
Dimensions: Height: 48 cm Width: 28 cm Depth: 37 cm Weight: 12.03 kg


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