DP75_03 - A view of a naga balustrade and the facade of the outer enclosure wall of Angkor Wat, Angkor, Cambodia (?)

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CreatorDorothy PelzerDescriptionThe naga was of Indian origin but it was adapted into a Khmer mythical water creature and appeared at the end of every balustrade. In the background is the facade of the outer enclosure wall made of laterite. (?)Date Original19 June 1964CountryCambodia

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SeriesISEAS0068 DP74_21-35, DP75_01-12Southeast Asian Cultural CollectionDorothy Pelzer

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SubjectAngkor WatAngkorCambodiaNaga (Mythical serpent)BalustradesTemples

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ProvenanceDorothy Pelzer

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Accession NumberDP75_03

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Source testDorothy Pelzer