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The Teardrop Locket: Khmer Jewelry and Royal Power
Lucas and Luna explore the exquisite jewelry of the Khmer Empire, focusing on the iconic teardrop-shaped locket known as the koun. They delve into archaeological finds from Banteay Chhmar and the accounts of early French explorer Étienne Aymonier, revealing how these ornaments signified royal authority, religious devotion, and social status. The conversation covers materials like gold and gemstones, the symbolism of the koun as a protective amulet, and the connection to Hindu-Buddhist cosmology. They also discuss the influence of trade networks with China and India, and how jewelry-making…
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