“This is a lintel made of stone. It originated from Sambo-Kroches, Kroches District, Kratie Province. It was registered into the collection of the National Museum of Cambodia in 1920. Khmer experts have determined that it is in the Sambo Prey Kuk style, of the 7th century, Pre-Angkorian period.
Art experts have noted, that around the time of the Sambo Prey Kuk style in the 7th century, the northern regions along the Mekong River, especially in Kratie and Stung Treng provinces, were also home to many brick monuments.
They two had door lintels with carved designs similar to the designs of Sambo Prey Kuk, except for some differences. They were smaller in size and had only one jewelry motif in the center, with a Makara creature that is facing it as seen on this lintel. Experts classify this style as Talaboriwat style. This lintel is covered in representation of Makara images, strange creature which have their faces straight inward.
They seem to be spitting out bows handle and hold inside their mouths images of worshipping Diva for facing outwards. The bows handle has images of Diva sitting on lotus, with both hands also holding lotus flowers. In the space between the central figure and the other Diva in the mouth of the Makara, there are two more Diva who place their palms about their heads in worship. The bow is adorned in carvings with water Lily flowers, where is Makara image has on both sides of it. A divinity figure standing while holding a stick and lifting left foot as it were dancing. The remain features include scratch leaf motifs, which signify a naturalistic trend and advanced older age compared to other lintels at Sambo Prey Kuk in Kampong Thom Province.”