, KOH KER STYLEKhmer Empire, 9th-10th century. The horse-headed deity carved standing with a well-rounded human torso, wearing a short vertically striated sampot, a double-anchor fold falling at the front between his legs, the muzzle with two incised nostrils below almond-shaped eyes, the crown with geometric and floral decorations, in front of the stupa-like chignon.Provenance: British private estate. A notable French collector, acquired from the above.Condition: Condition commensurate with age, extensive wear and losses, structural cracks, soiling, remnants of pigment, the head was likely reattached some time ago.Weight: 10.1 kg (total)Dimensions: Height 57.5 cm (excl. base)Literature comparison: A related but much larger sandstone statue of Vajimukha, from Prasat Neang Khmau at Koh Ker, is in the National Museum of Cambodia, inventory number Ka.1656. Another related but larger sandstone statue of Vajimukha, excavated at Sambor Pre Kuk, is in the collection of the Musee Guimet. Another related but larger statue is in the collection of the Royal Ontario Museum.