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ArchitectureSombor Preikuk C1
Normally, most of Pre-Angkorian temples are of brick. The decoration is normally of brick carving. The temple is devoid of being redented. However, the temple is decorated by the series of pilasters at the corners as well as on the wall, typical to the period. Judging from the style of the lintels, because this temple is datable to the transition period between Prei-Kmeng and Kampong Preah, this temple is later than those of the Southern and Northern group. Interestingly, the front staircase and the pair of lions are of monolithic. As the lions are fixed as the guardians, this temple is call “Lion Prasada”
SculptureLintel
Lintel is a piece of architecture found in Khmer art. It is always mounted on the entrance door frame. The Lintel in the picture belongs to the Prei Kmeng Art which leads to Kampong Phra Art. It is characterized by the curved line which is drawn in a single straight line in the center of the lintel with the picture of tokens appear in the center of the curve line. This style belong to the Prei Kmeng Art. However, the tokens have been transformed into a leaf pattern which is identical with the pattern at both ends of the Lintel. This leaf pattern is later found its fame in the Kampon Phra Art.
