vishnu statue antique 10th century style standing mounted sandstone vishnu torso 80cm 32 quot 1 Javanese Nandi symbolizes profound spiritual truths

Nandi symbolizes profound spiritual truths

which is itself stood upon a square pedestal

In this capacity

Whether as silent witnesses to ancient rites or as artistic expressions of Buddhist teachings

vishnu statue antique 10th century style standing mounted sandstone vishnu torso 80cm 32 quot 1 Javanese Nandi symbolizes profound spiritual truthsAntique 10th Century Style Standing Mounted Sandstone Vishnu Torso 80cm 32" Measures (Height) 80cm 32" This impressive sculpture almost certainly represents Vishnu, the Hindu God of Creation. The deity stands on a rectangular wood base (later). Stylistically, the image is transitional between the Bakheng and Koh Ker styles. The traditional stylistic designations that have been used to date Khmer sculpture were not always followed and are often too