Standing Shiva or Temple Guardian (Dvarapala), ca. first half of the 10th century, Vietnam (Champa), Stone, H. 50 1/2 in. (128.3 cm), Sculpture, Located on a major sea route between India and China, Champa, in the central part of Vietnam, played an important role in early Southeast Asian history. This rare sculpture, which may represent either a temple guardian or the Hindu god Shiva, shows the rugged sculpting and distinctive physiognomy, particularly the prominent mustache, that typify the art of the Chams
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