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Rare Khmer Vishnu | 13th-14th Century | With Ritual Gold Deposition | Museum Quality – Sculpture, Bronze
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Rare Khmer Vishnu | 13th-14th Century | With Ritual Gold Deposition | Museum Quality

€8,790Bid from €7,911
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Spiritual Heritage: Four-armed Vishnu with 'Golden Heart' This exceptional bronze sculpture of the god Vishnu (the Preserver) is a technical and spiritual masterpiece from the transitional period of the Khmer Empire (13th - 14th century). Standing 29 cm tall, this piece embodies the refinement of the Angkor tradition, combined with a rare degree of preservation. Forensic Audit & Authenticity At 1stbuddha, we base value on evidence. This object has undergone a full forensic analysis: Ritual Gold Deposit (Nidhi): Microscopic examination (Dino-Lite) has revealed a unique feature: an intact gold offering (gold leaf/foil) deeply embedded in the casting core. This 'golden heart' was ritually placed to imbue the sculpture with spirit—a characteristic found exclusively in important temple commissions. Chemical Inertness Test (Acetone): The mineral patina (calcite deposits) and the gold core do not react to chemical solvents. The temporary translucency of the patina upon contact with liquid confirms a porous, natural crystal structure that takes decades (or centuries) to form. UV Verification (365nm): The casting core shows a 'dead' response under UV light, confirming the absence of modern resins, binders, or plastics. Micro-Pitting: Under 50x magnification, the bronze 'skin' shows natural oxidation craters, which distinguishes a historical bronze from a modern patinated replica. Technical Specifications Origin Khmer Empire (Cambodia / Lopburi region) Period 13th - 14th Century (Late Angkor style) Material Antique bronze with remnants of gold lacquer and mineral patina Dimensions Height: 29 cm | Width: 10 cm Weight 900 grams (Hollow cast with original core) Price This object comes with all microscopic images and test results. Additional details: - Brand: 1stbuddha - Style: Khmer - Style: Angkor-stijl - Material: Bladgoud - Material: Patina - Material: Goudlak - Colour: Goud - Period: 13e-14e Eeuw - availability: in_stock - product_type: Beeld / sculptuur
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CategorySculptureConditionExcellentMaterialBronzeSeller locationDamme, GermanyDelivery optionsDelivery or pickup

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Damme, GermanyOn Whoppah since February 2025 • 3 sales