Item Report
Khmer Style Cast Stone Buddha or Deity Head
By: Unknown
Style: Khmer/Angkor Revival
Origin: Cambodia (inspired); likely produced elsewhere
Materials: Cast stone or concrete
Age: Late 20th to early 21st century (ca. 1980–2020)
Condition: Excellent (no chips or cracks visible, modern casting)
Value: $40–$120 (decorative reproduction, not a period original)
Maker's Marks / Writing: No visible maker’s mark or writing.
Date: 2025-06-03 06:43:29.894355
Description:
This is a sculpted head representing a figure from the classical Khmer tradition, most likely inspired by Angkor period Buddha or deity heads from Cambodia. The piece is cast from stone or concrete and features typical attributes such as a tall, ornate headdress and stylized facial features with a gentle smile, arched eyebrows, and almond-shaped eyes. While evocative of the 12th–13th century original Khmer stone heads from Angkor Wat and surrounding temples, the work is almost certainly a modern reproduction, produced as decorative art for collectors or interior design.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
This is a decorative reproduction inspired by classical Khmer sculpture rather than an original artifact excavated from Angkorian Cambodia. It offers aesthetic appeal for collectors of Southeast Asian decorative arts but does not have significant historical or monetary value as an authentic antiquity. The casting is competent, and the artificial surface patina adds to the effect, but mold lines and uniform coloration are typical of modern mass production.
Individual Images:
- No additional images provided to show the back or underside
- which would be helpful to confirm surface texture and casting methods. The visible image shows even coloration and a squared base typical for modern display pieces.
Provenance:
No provenance documentation provided.
Condition:
Excellent (no chips or cracks visible, modern casting)
Identification Score: 98%
The stylistic attributes (headdress, facial features, and material) clearly identify this as a Khmer/Angkor-influenced decorative sculpture, though it is recognizable as a reproduction.
Authenticity Score: 30%
While the piece reflects the style of Khmer heads from Angkorian Cambodia, modern casting techniques and lack of age-related wear indicate it is not an original ancient artifact.
Image Memory Note
Keywords
Khmer, Angkor, Buddha head, deity head, Southeast Asian art, cast stone, reproduction, decorative sculpture, Cambodia
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