buddha statue antique khmer style meditation baphuon buddha statue 24cm 10 quot Apsara Beginning in the ninth century

Beginning in the ninth century

The Buddha is identified as Maitreya by the tiny Stupa set in the front of the jatamukuta (crown of hair)

also known as Dhyana Mudra or Samadhi Mudra

it carries the characteristic physiognomy of 10th-century Koh Ker sculpture: wide-set eyes under a pronounced but gentle brow

buddha statue antique khmer style meditation baphuon buddha statue 24cm 10 quot Apsara Beginning in the ninth centuryBuddha Statue Antique Khmer Style Meditation Baphuon Buddha Statue 24cm 10" Measures (Height) 24cm 10" An antique Khmer style Buddha in the Baphuon style. The Buddha is seated in the Dhyana mudra or 'Meditation Position'. The hands in Dhyana Mudra, the hand gesture that promotes the energy of meditation, deep contemplation and unity with higher energy. The Buddha has a peaceful countenance with downcast introspective eyes and a firm brow. In his hands