antique bakheng style khmer stone shiva head statue the destroyer 35cm 14 quot Monday Buddha The lobes are broken off

The lobes are broken off but may once have been pierced to receive real jewels during rituals and ceremonies

representing the sweetness and rewards of spiritual practice

His lower left hand is held in a gesture of teaching

associated with woods and mountains

antique bakheng style khmer stone shiva head statue the destroyer 35cm 14 quot Monday Buddha The lobes are broken offAntique Bakheng Style Khmer Stone Shiva Head Statue The Destroyer 35cm 14" Measures (Height) 35cm 14" An antique Bakheng style Cambodian Shiva head, embodying the quiet (shakti) and spiritual intensity characteristic of early Khmer art. This compelling representation captures the essence of the Bakheng period, where divine power is conveyed through refined simplicity and balanced form. The face is softly modelled, with serene features that evoke both