Lintel with Anthropomorphic Dragon in Foliage mid-7th century Central Cambodia This lintel once graced the east entrance to an early Khmer brick sanctuary. Its uniqueness lies in its decoration, given to a single motif: a glaring, fearsome monster face with anthropomorphic arms and hands, emerging from luxuriant foliage. Where did such a creature originate The protective kirttimukha (face of glory) is an ancient motif in Indian art. This mask also hints at Chinese dragons, such as the monster-faced anthropomorph in funerary sculpture of the Northern Qi and Sui dynasties (6th-7th century). This rare Khmer rendering of a monster mask is among the earliest known in a Southeast Asian context.cat. no. 18. Lintel with Anthropomorphic Dragon in Foliage 38315

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Lintel with Anthropomorphic Dragon in Foliage mid-7th century Central Cambodia This lintel once graced the east entrance to an early Khmer brick sanctuary. Its uniqueness lies in its decoration, given to a single motif: a glaring, fearsome monster face with anthropomorphic arms and hands, emerging from luxuriant foliage. Where did such a creature originate The protective kirttimukha (face of glory) is an ancient motif in Indian art. This mask also hints at Chinese dragons, such as the monster-faced anthropomorph in funerary sculpture of the Northern Qi and Sui dynasties (6th-7th century). This rare Khmer rendering of a monster mask is among the earliest known in a Southeast Asian context.cat. no. 18. Lintel with Anthropomorphic Dragon in Foliage 38315

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