antique khmer style bronze trumpeting elephant statue 25cm 10 tall 1 Hayagriva The use of the vajra

The use of the vajra as a symbolic and ritual tool is mainly found in Tantric Buddhism

Serene facial expression – Downcast eyes

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

The book or sutra in Ganesha's hands serves as a guide on the path to self-realization

symbolises his divinity

antique khmer style bronze trumpeting elephant statue 25cm 10 tall 1 Hayagriva The use of the vajraAntique 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.