Torso of a Male Divinity
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Object Label
The ancient kings of Cambodia were considered earthly manifestations of either Hindu or Buddhist deities, so icons enshrined in temples represented both god and king. Without its head or hands, the identity of this torso remains unclear, but the way that its wrapped skirt follows the contours of the waist indicates that it was carved under the patronage of Udayadityavarman II (reigned 1050–66), who was associated with the Hindu god Shiva.
Caption
Torso of a Male Divinity, 1010–1080. Gray sandstone, 30 1/2 × 12 1/4 × 5 3/4 in., 110 lb. (77.5 × 31.1 × 14.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Georgia and Michael de Havenon, 1996.210.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1996.210.1_PS11.jpg)
Collection
Collection
Title
Torso of a Male Divinity
Date
1010–1080
Geography
Place made: Cambodia
Medium
Gray sandstone
Classification
Dimensions
30 1/2 × 12 1/4 × 5 3/4 in., 110 lb. (77.5 × 31.1 × 14.6 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Georgia and Michael de Havenon
Accession Number
1996.210.1
Rights
Creative Commons-BY
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