antique khmer style bronze trumpeting elephant statue 25cm 10 tall 1 Hayagriva The Buddha is backed by

The Buddha is backed by a mandala wheel and aureole with a beaded border and flaming rim

Serene facial expression – Downcast eyes

upright standing posture in which the weight is distributed evenly

His countenance is peaceful

The mid 10th century Pre Rup style period corresponds broadly to the reign of Rajendravarman 944 - 968

antique khmer style bronze trumpeting elephant statue 25cm 10 tall 1 Hayagriva The Buddha is backed byAntique Khmer Style Bronze Trumpeting Elephant Statue 25cm 10" Tall Measures (Height) 25cm 10" Tall An antique Khmer style bronze elephant statue. The elephant is stood, trumpeting, in a gesture of goodwill. In his trunk the elephant holds the stem of a lotus flower. The lotus flower represents purity, compassion and the giving of great joy to all. Elephants have long captured the human imagination with their strength, grace, memory, and majesty.