buddha statue antique khmer style bronze enlightenment bayon naga buddha statue 38cm 15 Serenity ” So the Yaksha threw

” So the Yaksha threw a blade of grass in front of Agni and challenged him to burn it

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These carvings are not just decorative

The Naga's presence in Buddhist traditions represents various aspects of human existence

buddha statue antique khmer style bronze enlightenment bayon naga buddha statue 38cm 15 Serenity ” So the Yaksha threwBuddha Statue Antique Laos Style Bronze Enlightenment Naga Buddha Statue 34cm 14" Measures (Height) 34cm 14" An unusual, lovely Laos style Enlightenment Buddha, seated on a five tiered throne, with the flaring head of a giant Naga, the serpent King Muchalinda, rising protectively behind. His hands are in the Bhumisparsa or enlightenment mudra. The Buddha's face is serene, with a naturalistic and warm expression; his head is topped by a detailed