These two dancers, on lotus flowers within an arch, are celestial goddesses (apsaras). Their high tiaras, enigmatic smiles, and outward-turned sampots (wrap-around skirts) are indicative of the Bayon style.
[ l'École Francaise d'Extrême-Orient , Phnom Penh, by 1936; sold to MMA]
New York. Asia House Gallery. "Ancient Cambodian Sculpture," October 9, 1969–December 7, 1969.
Artist: Date: second half of the 7th century Accession Number: 1982.220.7 Date: second half of the 7th centuryMedium: StoneAccession: 1982.220.7On view in:Gallery 245
Artist: Date: ca. last quarter of the 7th century–early 8th century Accession Number: 2000.531 Date: ca. last quarter of the 7th century–early 8th centuryMedium: StoneAccession: 2000.531On view in:Gallery 245
Artist: Date: second half of the 12th century Accession Number: 1986.506.3a, b Date: second half of the 12th centuryMedium: StonewareAccession: 1986.506.3a, bOn view in:Gallery 248