TÊTE D'AVALOKITESHVARA EN GRÈSCambodge, style du Baphuon, XIe siècle A SANDSTONE HEAD OF AVALOKITESHVARA Cambodia, Baphuon style, 11th century This sensitively modelled head of the bodhisattva ofpassion is identified by a small representation of Amitabha carved at the top of his head. His hair is defined by thin braids that converge to the tall jatamukuta arranged with cascade of braids and five loops around the small adi-Buddha. The eyes are defined by slightly inset pupils and fleshy lids and the lips are sensual and full over the classic bifid chin, stand. 14.5cm (5 3/4in) high. (2). Provenance: Robert Rousset, Paris (1901-1981), acquired from Monogram, Bangkok, 15 March 1966 Jean-Pierre Rousset, Paris (1936-2021) Representations of Avalokiteshvara are rare from the Baphuon period and this fine example from the Rousset collectionpares favourably with the head on aplete Baphuon figure of Avalokiteshvara in the Norton Simon Museum of Art (F.1972.22.1.S). 柬埔寨 巴普昂寺風格 十一世紀 砂岩觀音首 來源： 巴黎Robert Rousset（1901-1981）舊藏，於1966年3月15日得自曼谷Monogram古董店 巴黎Jean-Pierre Rousset（1936-2021）舊藏