Antique lacquered wooden panel "The Temple of Angkor" 1920

Antique lacquered wooden panel – "The Temple of Angkor" Cambodia, collected around 1920. Superb lacquered wooden panel of Cambodian origin, depicting a scene inspired by the temple of Angkor, created in a traditional religious style. The lacquer, obtained using historical artisanal techniques, offers a beautiful depth of colour and a rich patina attesting to its age and sacred use. The parqueted reverse enhances the quality of the piece, while the spiritually inspired pigments and composition reflect Khmer aesthetics, where the art of wood and lacquer has historically been associated with cult objects.