antique banteay srei style seated bronze khmer vishnu garuda statue 45cm 18 Indian A hexagonal chignon cover with

A hexagonal chignon cover with a lotus flower on top enhances the head of this unusual dvarapala figure

To the rear the Sampot is fastened with a delicate bow in the Angkor Wat style

This ancient gesture is one of the earliest found across Buddhist

as well as steadfastness and Buddha's achievement of perfection or nirvana

antique banteay srei style seated bronze khmer vishnu garuda statue 45cm 18 Indian A hexagonal chignon cover withAntique Banteay Srei Style Seated Bronze Khmer Garuda Vishnu Statue 45cm 18" Measures (Height) 45cm 18" Antique Banteay Srei style bronze Khmer Garuda. Garuda, the mythical bird like creature, holds a revered place in both Hindu and Buddhist traditions. Known for his immense power, speed, and his role as the mount (vahana) of the Hindu god Vishnu, Garuda is a symbol of strength, protection, and the triumph of good over evil. In Buddhism, Garuda is