A Cambodian Khmer style gilt bronze 'apsara' figure, 19th/20th C.

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A Cambodian Khmer style gilt bronze 'apsara' figure, 19th/20th C. H 54 cm Apsaras are a class of celestial beings in Hindu and Buddhist culture. They were originally a type of female spirit associated with clouds and water, but, later came to play the role of a nymph or fairy. They figure prominently in the sculpture, dance, literature and paintings of many South Asian and Southeast Asian cultures. The apsaras are described as being beautiful, youthful and elegant, and are said to be able to change their shape at will; making anyone fall for their beauty.

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