vishvakarman statue antique khmer style bayon seated bronze vishvakarman statue 42cm 17 Pouch Q: What is the upavita

Q: What is the upavita thread across the body

Provenance: Private UK collection

the fingers worked with careful attention to gesture and hold

The Buddha wears jewellery with designs on his chest

vishvakarman statue antique khmer style bayon seated bronze vishvakarman statue 42cm 17 Pouch Q: What is the upavitaAntique Khmer Style Bayon Seated Bronze Vishvakarman Statue 41cm 16" Measures (Height) 41cm 16" An antique Khmer style seated Vishvakarman sculpture in the post Angkor, 13th century Bayon style. Vishvakarman, often revered as the divine architect and craftsman of the gods, occupies a profound place in both Hindu and Khmer artistic traditions. In Hindu mythology, he is the celestial artisan the master creator of the devas palaces, chariots, and divine