guardian statue antique khmer stone angkor wat style yaksha temple guardian 57cm 23 LD 2025 The presentation of both hands

The presentation of both hands executing the same mudra is a specific characteristic that developed in Central Thailand during the seventh century and became the hallmark of Dvaravati Buddha images

The somewhat naive image of Vishnu appears to illustrate a Baphuon style sculpture

Two devi can be seen on the base of the pedestal

with their rich symbolism and intricate designs

Also called Mahalakshmi

guardian statue antique khmer stone angkor wat style yaksha temple guardian 57cm 23 LD 2025 The presentation of both handsAntique Khmer Stone Mounted Angkor Wat Style Yaksha Temple Guardian 57cm 23" Measures (Height) 57cm 23" An antique Khmer style stone Yaksha or Guardian in the Angkor Wat style. The Yakshas are a broad class of nature spirits, usually benevolent, but sometimes mischievous or capricious, connected with water, fertility, trees, the forest, treasure and wilderness. They appear in Hindu, Jain and Buddhist texts, as well as ancient and medieval era temples