RARE Ancient KHMER Bronze Statue of the BUDDHA 12th Cent. Angkor Period Cambodia

RARE ANCIENT KHMEREMPIRE BRONZE STATUE of the BUDDHA ~ excavated in CAMBODIAItem # :60 2176__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Type of artifact:Rare Ancient Khmer bronze statue of the Buddha in the seated position Amount:1 (one) single piece * All photos aretaken from the actual item *Weight:approx. 316.47 gramsSize :Height: approx. 139.44 mm = 5.48inchesWidth : approx. 89.26 mm (at the widest point)Depth: approx. 44.80 mmMaterial :BronzeStyle:Khmer, Angkor Wat period 12th to 13th century Approx. age:circa 12th to 13thCentury AD Origin:Ancient Khmer Empire ~ Angkor Wat / CambodiaCondition:Excellent ancient condition in exquisite museum quality !There are no damages and no repairs.The magnificent green patina isoriginal as found. The surface has some expectedcorrosions, weathering, wear, degradation and abrasions as a consequence ofage and extended burial. Some original sedimentarydispositions remain on part of the surface. Provenance:This ancient bronze artifact is oneof a lot we acquired from a German Collection. Certification:This rare genuine ancient artifactcomes with a GUARANTEE of AUTHENTICITYEstimated value:At major producthouses, the estimated value of similar items is between US$ 3,000 and US$ 4,000Remarks:This extremely rare ancient bronzeartifact dates to approx. the 12th Century AD and was excavated inthe Angkor Wat area in Cambodia. History:The Khmer Empire was the largest continuous empire of SouthEast Asia, based in what is now Cambodia. The empire, whichseceded from the kingdom of Chenla, at times ruledover parts of modern-day Laos,Thailand and Vietnam.During the formation of the empire, the empire had intensive cultural,political, and trade relations with Java, and later with the Srivijaya empire and Srivijayanally, Sailendra, that lay beyond the Khmer state'ssouthern border. Its greatest legacy is Angkor,which was the capital during the empire's zenith. Angkorbears testimony to the Khmer empire's immense power and wealth, and thevariety of belief systems that it patronized over time. The empire's officialreligions included Hinduism and Mahayana Buddhism, until Theravada Buddhismprevailed after its introduction from Sri Lanka in the 13th century.Satellite imaging reveals Angkor to have been the largest pre-industrialurban center in the world, larger than modern-day New York.The history of Angkor as the central area of settlement of thehistorical kingdomof Kambujais also the history of the Khmer people from the 9th to the 15th centuries.Don’t miss theopportunity to own a genuine piece of ancient history. Our photographs have been enlarged to show details. Most details shown in the large image are actually not visible to the naked eye. We have made the image as close as possible to the original item when viewed on our screen. Depending on the viewers monitor settings, these items may appear a few shades lighter or darker in comparison to the original object.Why Shop with AGUSTUS-Collection!» eCRATER Seller for over 10 Years» Very high Approval Rating» Outstanding Collection» German Ownership» Free FedEx shipping for purchases over US$ 500» Combine Shipping for 10 days» Secure Packing & Shipping Services» Secure Payment via PayPal» Items are guaranteed as described» Clear Return Policy» Fast Support Response» Outstanding Customer ServiceBack To TopVisit my eCRATER Store: AGUSTUS-CollectionAdd to Favorite Stores|Sign up for Store NewsletterHome|Guarantee & Return Policy|Store Policy|Shipping|Payment|Procedure|Guides|FAQs|About The SellerBack To Top