buddha statue antique khmer style mounted bronze phnom da buddha head statue 57cm 23 Serpent the other holds what was

the other holds what was likely intended to represent the round neck of an ascetic's water vessel (kamandula)

The waxing and waning phenomenon of the moon symbolises the time cycle through which creation evolves from the beginning to the end

The Buddha’s face is serenely composed

The elephant-headed god is wearing a short dhoti with crossed cloth around his portly waist

The Garuda is carved in the style of those seen at the great Banteay Srei temple in Cambodia - a 10th-century Cambodian temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva

buddha statue antique khmer style mounted bronze phnom da buddha head statue 57cm 23 Serpent the other holds what wasAntique Khmer Style Mounted Bronze Phnom Da Buddha Head Statue 54cm 22" Measures (Height) 54cm 22" An antique Khmer style Buddha head in the pre Angkor 8th century Phnom Da style. The early 8th century Khmer representation of the Buddha presents a classic, early interpretation of Buddha as it began its journey in Cambodia. Here the Buddha can be seen with a contemplative and meditative gaze. This image holds deep significance within Buddhist