Free-Standing Sculpture 

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Import restricted since 1999.

Section I.A.2.e of Designated List in force since 2008.

Sacred deposits were placed under statues, as well as under temple foundations and in temple roof vaults, from pre-Angkorian to post-Angkorian times. Marks on these stones indicate sacred configurations, which could contain deposits such as gold or precious stones.

For import restrictions in force from 1999, see History of Import Restrictions below.

Example shown: Sacred deposit stone, Prasat Snuol, Siem Reap, Angkor Period