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Celestial Nymph, c.1100 Asia: Cambodia; Asia: Thailand, 1075-1125 Sandstone 37 x 21 x 5 in. (94.0 x 53.3 x 12.7 cm) Norton Simon Art Foundation M.1975.15.3.S © Norton Simon Art Foundation On view Celestial nymphs (apsaras) are commonly found along the bottom exterior and interior walls of Khmer-period temples in both Cambodia and Thailand. The function of these female figures was to entertain the gods, who were believed to reside in temples while on earth. The archway that frames this celestial nymph represents a multi-headed serpent (naga), similar to the sculpture, Antefix with Five-headed Serpent. |
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