Male deity; Cambodia Khmer Empire, Pre-Angkor, Sambor Prei Kuk style, 7th century.

Male deity; Cambodia Khmer Empire, Pre-Angkor, Sambor Prei Kuk style, 7th century.
Sandstone.
Measurements: 56 x 23 x 10 cm; 611 cm (height with pedestal).
Khmer sculpture in red sandstone representing a Hindu deity, probably Vishnu or Shiva. The piece, carved with remarkable precision and formal balance, shows the stylistic features characteristic of the art of the classical period of the Khmer Empire. The sculpture is distinguished by the fine execution of the anatomical and ornamental details, as well as by the serenity of the divine gesture, elements that reflect the deep spirituality and refined aesthetic sense of the Khmer culture. Overall, the work embodies the synthesis between religious devotion and technical mastery, a defining feature of Cambodian sacred art during its period of maximum splendor.

Bronze statue representing Durga, a significant Hindu deity. She is often depicted with numerous arms, each wielding weapons lent to her by other gods, demonstrating her combined power.
The treatment of the bronze reveals meticulous and devotional workmanship, with a patina that evidences the passage of time and ritual use. More than a simple ornamental piece, this sculpture was conceived as an object of domestic worship, intended to encourage meditation and spiritual recollection.