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Bronze Khmer
Ceremonial Conch Water Vessel, Angkor Period ( 1100 - 1200 AD) A beautiful bronze Conch-Shell with figure of dancing Hevajra, Khmer, Bayon period , 12th-13th century. The dancing Hevajra, with 16 arms and 7 visible heads ( arranged in tiers of 3+3+1 ),is dancing on a corpse. He is flanked by two female figures, Yoginis, also dancing on corpses. This is in accordance with Tantric methods of meditation in which the Yoginis are positive forces;and Hevajra himself,an embodiment of transcendental wisdom. The conch shell is supported on the tripod decorated with Naga. Note, this object was outside of Cambodia prior to January 1, 1996.
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