Figure 411

Plaster molding of the edge of a fragment from a monumental Reclining Vishnu to test whether it is part of the left arm of the bust. Left to right, top to bottom: a plastic film is laid on the bronze surface; an imprint of the edge is made using clay; the resulting clay mold is filled with plaster; view of the plaster imprint; test of the plaster imprint against the left shoulder. Reclining Vishnu, West Mebon (Khmer), 12th century, L. 220 cm (National Museum of Cambodia, inv. Ga 5387). See .