Bidspirit auction | Large Gilded Khmer Style Cast

Large Gilded Khmer Style Cast Relief Plaque Depicting Two Apsaras - This large decorative cast relief plaque is executed in the Khmer style, depicting two Apsaras, or celestial dancers, modeled after stone carvings from the Angkor period. The figures are rendered in high relief with a metallic gold finish against a dark green, heavily textured background intended to simulate aged stone. The Apsaras are shown standing on an ornate lotus-patterned pedestal, holding a floral sprig. They are adorned with traditional Cambodian iconography, including tiered mukuta crowns, broad collars, armbands, anklets, and patterned sampot skirts. The piece is housed in a simple stained wooden frame with a gilded inner lip. A hanging wire is attached to the reverse. 19 x 33.5 inches.