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Wat Romlok: Head of a Buddha
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Wat Romlok: Head of a Buddha
CAMBODIA, Takeo, Angkor Borei; 7th century; Sandstone; H: 25 cm; National Museum of Cambodia, Phnom Penh
This head was discovered at Wat Romlok. It therefore shows distinctive Indian features. Several of the Thirty-Two Marks of Excellence are visible, such as the low usnisa, the snail-whorl hair, arched eyebrows, and elongated ears. The hairline sits somewhat low on the brow and the eyes appear closed in meditation. The nose is broad, the lower lip is thickened and the chin is prominent. These facial characteristics are reminiscent of the Indian Gupta period (circa 320–550). The size of the neck seems to promise a sturdy body below. |
