buddha statue antique khmer style se asia seated wood enlightenment buddha statue 40cm 16 vintage Brahma This rare image of Hanuman

This rare image of Hanuman radiates an aloofness

The disciple has a peaceful countenance with downcast introspective eyes and a firm brow

As the destroyer

giving the figure a sense of volume and quiet strength

we can infer that Khmer sculptors would have desired their artwork to be viewed from all sides and thus placed in the center of temples rather than against a wall

buddha statue antique khmer style se asia seated wood enlightenment buddha statue 40cm 16 vintage Brahma This rare image of HanumanAntique Khmer Style Seated SE Asia Wood Enlightenment Buddha Statue 39cm 16" Measures (Height) 39cm 16" An antique Khmer style wooden Buddha from Cambodia. The Buddha is seated in the Bhumisparsa or 'Calling the Earth to Witness' mudra. With fingers slightly touching the ground this position represents the subduing of Mara (a demon) who bombarded Buddha with demons, monsters, violent storms and the three seductive daughters. Remaining steadfast the