jayavarman statue antique khmer style wood jayavarman vii head statue 31cm 12 Indian Vishnu Remaining steadfast the Buddha testified

Remaining steadfast the Buddha testified to his meritorious past by pointing to the earth and calling the Earth Goddess

making him a unique and compelling figure in the spiritual landscape of Asia

The date reference identifies the historical style and visual inspiration

Behind the Buddha is a circular halo

jayavarman statue antique khmer style wood jayavarman vii head statue 31cm 12 Indian Vishnu Remaining steadfast the Buddha testifiedAntique Khmer Style Wood Jayavarman VII Head Statue 29cm 12" Measures (Height) 29cm 12" An antique Khmer style wood sculpture of Jayavarman VII. Lacking any royal or divine attributes, this King Jayavarman VII statue represents a simple, spiritual man. His facial expression is accentuated by semi closed eyes, a slight smile, large forehead, lips that are neither thin nor thick, and long ear lobes. All of these traits represent the Khmer physiognomy.