Head of Shiva ca. 10th century Central Vietnam Sandstone architectural elements of this type are a regular feature of Hindu temples constructed by the Cham kingdoms of central and southern Vietnam. The temples are typically single-cell sanctuaries with a tapering tower above. They are built of fired brick with sandstone doorjambs, tympanums, and in a characteristically Cham innovation, antefixes such as this one projecting from the Head of Shiva. Central Vietnam. ca. 10th century. Sandstone. Chams kingdoms. Sculpture

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