Khmer Angkor Period Bronze Lime Container ironglaze Frequently depicting animals

Frequently depicting animals

and riverbanks

prominently featured in reception halls and reserved for figures of authority

A captivating set of four small cast bronze cross fragments

Provenance: private collection from England

Khmer Angkor Period Bronze Lime Container ironglaze Frequently depicting animalsThe Khmer Empire, Angkor period, 12th or 13th century, Cambodia. This elegant bronze lime container, crafted during the 12th or 13th century in the Angkor period of the Khmer Empire, exemplifies the refined artistry and functional sophistication of Khmer metalwork. Cast in two sections, the vessel features a fluted body surmounted by a lid that tapers gracefully to a stepped conical finial, creating a harmonious and balanced silhouette. The container