A SANDSTONE FEMALE TORSO KHMER, BAYON PERIOD, 13TH CENTURY |

the female torso elongated and modeled, the long and flaring sampot resting low on the hips, incised with individual flower heads and held up with a floral banded sash secured with a fishtail knot 

Acquired by David Elliott, 1977.
Collection of John B. Elliott, circa 1960's-1970's. 

Good overall condition for an item of this type and age. Wear and discoloration to the surface due to age.
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For another example of the rosette pattern on the sampot, see Giteau, P.M.; Les Khmers: Sculptures khmèrees Reflets de la civilisation d'Angkor, 1965, p 91, fig.54.