Masculine Divinity in the Style of Pre Rup

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James Blake Wiener
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This large head is that of a masculine divinity in the style of Pre Rup. It comes from what is present-day Cambodia. It is made from sandstone and dates from the third quarter of the 10th century CE, but its exact provenance is unknown. (Musée Guimet, Paris.)

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James Blake Wiener
James is a writer and former Professor of History. He holds an MA in World History with a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of World History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.

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Wiener, J. B. (2017, October 17). Masculine Divinity in the Style of Pre Rup. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7449/masculine-divinity-in-the-style-of-pre-rup/

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Wiener, James Blake. "Masculine Divinity in the Style of Pre Rup." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified October 17, 2017. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7449/masculine-divinity-in-the-style-of-pre-rup/.

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Wiener, James Blake. "Masculine Divinity in the Style of Pre Rup." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 17 Oct 2017. Web. 03 Mar 2025.

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