buddha statue antique khmer style se asia seated wood enlightenment buddha statue 21cm 20 Brahma Sculpture the wish‑fulfilling gesture of generosity

the wish‑fulfilling gesture of generosity

The figure is presented as found

He is worshipped as the God of knowledge and wisdom

this work reflects the artistic dialogue between local Khmer taste and earlier Gupta and Dvaravati influences

The Buddha is seated in the half lotus position with his right hand raised in front of his chest in the dharmachakra mudra

buddha statue antique khmer style se asia seated wood enlightenment buddha statue 21cm 20 Brahma Sculpture the wish‑fulfilling gesture of generosityAntique Khmer Style Seated SE Asia Wood Enlightenment Buddha Statue 21cm 8" Measures (Height) 21cm 8" An antique Khmer style wooden Buddha from Cambodia. The Buddha is seated in the Bhumisparsa or 'Calling the Earth to Witness' mudra. With fingers slightly touching the ground this position represents the subduing of Mara (a demon) who bombarded Buddha with demons, monsters, violent storms and the three seductive daughters. Remaining steadfast the