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Siamese head showing stylistic blend of the Khmer empire and the new Thai invaders called U-t'ong.
The flame shaped ushnisha on the head is typical of Siamese art.
© British Museum
The flame shaped ushnisha on the head is typical of Siamese art.
The Vale of York Viking Hoard, funded in 2009, includes objects from a variety of regions and nations that speak persuasively of the contemporary growth and diversity of trade networks.
Of the many studies Michelangelo produced for the Sistine Chapel, his study for the figure of Adam, acquired in 1926, is among the finest.