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  • Banteay Srei, guardian figures in south sanctuary
Contributors
  • Palgen-Maissoneuve, Mimi, 1918-1995 (Photographer)
Date Created
1942 to 1962
Resource Type
  • Image
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    • ASU Libraries undertakes research and accepts public comments that enhance the information we hold about images in our collections. If you can identify a landmark or person please send details to: digitalrepository@asu.edu, opens in a new window. Thank you for helping describe and caption this important historical image.
    • The object depicted in the image is made of the following material(s): pink sandstone
    • Information about the creation of the object depicted in the image: 967
    • Information about the restoration of the object depicted in the image: 1931-1936
    • Banteay Srei was built by one of Rajendravarman’s (944-968) counselors, Yajnavaraha, who was also an advisor to the future king, Jayavarman V. Its name literally means "Citadel of the Women," presumable referring to its size and delicate decoration. Due to the temple’s miniature scale and exquisitely carved surfaces (linked to wood carving techniques), Banteay Srei is often referred to as the "jewel of Khmer art." Its distinctive features include the devata guardians in niches flanking the doors and false
    • Source for information about the object depicted in the image: Jessup, Helen Ibbitson. Art and Architecture of Cambodia. London: Thames & Hudson, 2004. Freeman M. and C. Jacques. Ancient Angkor. London: Thames and Hudson, 1999.
    • To request permission to publish please complete the form located at the Department of Archives and Special Collections web site: http://hdl.handle.net/2286/7f5bakntwx1, opens in a new window.

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