RARE Ancient pre-KHMER Stone Statue Avalokiteshvara Kampong Thom 6-8thC Cambodia

RARE ANCIENT KHMEREMPIRE STONE SKULPTURE OF AVALOKITESHVARA ~ sourced in CAMBODIAItem # :60 2188__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Type of artifact:EXTREMELY Rare Ancient early Kampong Thom / Khmer hardsandstone Statue / upper torso andhead of the deity Avalokiteshvara Kampong Thom ~ the Sambor Prei Kuksite predates the Angkor temples by severalcenturies dating from the 6th to 8th Century ADAmount:1 (one) single piece * All photos aretaken from the actual item *Weight:approx. 3 kg / 3,000 gramsSize :Height: approx. 29.5 cm = 11.61 inches from top of the head to the end of thearmWidth: approx. 20 cm (at the widest point)Depth: approx. 10 cmMaterial :Sandstone / hard stoneStyle:Genuine Hindu pre-Khmer periodApprox. age:circa 11th Century ADOrigin:Kampong Thom ~ Sambor PreiKuk period /ancient Khmer Empire ~ pre-Angkorian period / CambodiaCondition:Excellent ancient condition and museum quality!This extremely rare artifact isoriginal as found and there are no repairs. Where the hand is broken off, is asmall chip where the magnificent ancient stone patina can be seen deep insidethe stone. The magnificent stone patina is originalas found. The surface has some expectedcorrosions, weathering, wear, degradation and abrasions as a consequence ofage and extended burial. Some original sedimentarydispositions remain on part of the surface. Provenance:This ancient stone artifact is oneof a lot we acquired from a German Collection. Certification:We will issue on request a GUARANTEEof AUTHENTICITY / Certificate of Authenticity for this rare genuine ancientartifactEstimated value:At major producthouses, the estimated value of similar items is between US$ 40,000 and US$ 70,000Remarks:This extremely rare ancient stoneartifact dates to approx. the tth to 8thCentury AD and was excavated in the Kampong Thom area in Cambodia. History:The Khmer Empire was the largest continuous empire of SouthEast Asia, based in what is now Cambodia. The empire, whichseceded from the kingdom of Chenla, at times ruledover parts of modern-day Laos,Thailand and Vietnam.During the formation of the empire, the empire had intensive cultural,political, and trade relations with Java, and later with the Srivijaya empire and Srivijayanally, Sailendra, that lay beyond the Khmer state'ssouthern border. Its greatest legacy is Angkor,which was the capital during the empire's zenith. Angkorbears testimony to the Khmer empire's immense power and wealth, and thevariety of belief systems that it patronized over time. The empire's officialreligions included Hinduism and Mahayana Buddhism, until Theravada Buddhismprevailed after its introduction from Sri Lanka in the 13th century.Satellite imaging reveals Angkor to have been the largest pre-industrialurban center in the world, larger than modern-day New York.The history of Angkor as the central area of settlement of thehistorical kingdomof Kambujais also the history of the Khmer people from the 9th to the 15th centuries.Don’t miss theopportunity to own a genuine piece of ancient history. Our photographs have been enlarged to show details. Most details shown in the large image are actually not visible to the naked eye. We have made the image as close as possible to the original item when viewed on our screen. Depending on the viewers monitor settings, these items may appear a few shades lighter or darker in comparison to the original object.Why Shop with AGUSTUS-Collection!» eCRATER Seller for over 10 Years» Very high Approval Rating» Outstanding Collection» German Ownership» Free FedEx shipping for purchases over US$ 500» Combine Shipping for 10 days» Secure Packing & Shipping Services» Secure Payment via PayPal» Items are guaranteed as described» Clear Return Policy» Fast Support Response» Outstanding Customer ServiceBack To TopVisit my eCRATER Store: AGUSTUS-CollectionAdd to Favorite Stores|Sign up for Store NewsletterHome|Guarantee & Return Policy|Store Policy|Shipping|Payment|Procedure|Guides|FAQs|About The SellerBack To Top16>,RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Feog4d71f%2B%3E16%3E-1593ab53447-0x116-->