Sculpture in Brick 

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Import restricted since 2003.

Section I.A.4 of Designated List in force since 2008.

Brick was used mainly in pre-Angkorian and some relatively early Angkorian religious architecture. Yet, typically, while the bodies of buildings were in brick, some of the decorative elements listed above – pediments, lintels, etc. – were in stone. The brick, of light orange color, was usually sculpted with a preliminary relief, which was then covered over with white stucco, itself sculpted along brick contours. Some brick reliefs seem however to have been fully sculpted and not meant to be covered in stucco. Brick temple reliefs include graphic design, as well as floral or animal decor. Human and animal figures are also represented.

For import restrictions in force from 2003, see History of Import Restrictions below.

Example shown: Wall relief, Sambor Prei Kuk, Pre- Angkor Period