shiva statue antique khmer style bronze mounted shiva torso statue 32cm 13 Laos Buddha and techniques

and techniques

in this rare interpretation

and wide lips with a gentle smile are framed by a second incised line

This lovely Buddha is stood on a lotus leaf pedestal which is itself stood on a multi-tiered square highly decorated pedestal

one of his spiritual weapons

shiva statue antique khmer style bronze mounted shiva torso statue 32cm 13 Laos Buddha and techniquesShiva Statue Antique Khmer Style Bronze Mounted Shiva Torso Statue 34cm 14" Measures (Height) 34cm 14" An antique Khmer style bronze Shiva torso, mounted on a wood base (later). As the destroyer, Shiva is regarded as limitless, transcendent and unchanging. Shiva is also regarded as the patron god of yoga, meditation and arts. This lovely statue has perfect balance and proportions which are the key to a fine Shiva sculpture. The casting is beautiful as