vishnu statue antique preah ko style sandstone vishnu head protector preserver 47cm 20 Shiva Parvati Provenance: Ex- private London Collection

Provenance: Ex- private London Collection

Here the fullness of the forms give the face of Hanuman a softness which accentuates the eyes opened wide

These spiritual figures hold a special place in Khmer art

described as an overflowing vase believed to contain amrita

His association with a sacred book or sutra underscores his role as the bestower of divine insight

vishnu statue antique preah ko style sandstone vishnu head protector preserver 47cm 20 Shiva Parvati Provenance: Ex- private London CollectionAntique Preah Ko Style Sandstone Vishnu Head Protector & Preserver 52cm 21" Measures (Height) 52cm 21" An antique Preah Ko Style Sandstone Vishnu Head. The Vishnu embodies authority with its iconic downcast gaze and large unexpressive face. The general silhouette is heavier. With the Preah Ko style the tiara and the chignon headdress become consistent and announce Angkorian Art. All features that suggest the prana, or inner breath, that signifies