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Varuna on Hamsa

In the Pre Rup style dating from 10th century. Varuna, an ancient deity who was guardian of moral order, later became lord of the sea and dikpala (guardian) of the western quarter. His mount is Hamsa, a goose with a striped head.

£550 In stock

48cm sandstone

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Chandra and Surya

At Angkor Wat this introduces the planetary procession, and its size demonstrates its importance. It shows Surya, the god of the sun and Chandra, god of the moon on their mounts.

£850 Out of stock

90x60cm hardwood

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Banteay Srei Architecture

A lovely architectural piece, from a photograph we took at the temple of Banteay Srei

£295 In stock

60x40cm sandstone

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Vishnu and Anata Lying on the Ocean of Milk

The original at Angkor Wat lies just above the ‘planetary procession’ of gods, and it is suggested that this procession was formed to request Vishnu to incarnate as Rama and kill the demon Ravana.

£195 In stock

38x24cm sandstone

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The Churning of the Ocean of Milk

The most famous Khmer relief

£2999 In stock

160cm x 70cm x 75cm sandstone

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Planetary Procession

A beautifully carved hardwood relief in two 75cm panels showing the stately procession of gods (and their mounts) that appear to represent a series of planets and days of the week from over the north window, on the east wing of the pavilion at Angkor Wat.

£1100 In stock

170x36cm hardwood

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The Temptation of Buddha

From the temple of Tep Pranam; a carving of a sandstone pediment that was once part of the 13th century gopura (gateway), that portrays the legend of the temptation of Buddha. Mara, goddess of Physical desire, accompanied by demons, attempts unsuccessfully to prevent Buddha from reaching enlightenment.

£950 In stock

70x63cm sandstone

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Lotus Banteay Srei Coffee Table

A beautiful coffee table, with relief top, toughened glass and 4 sturdy legs of European oak.

£1825 Out of stock

72cm x 72cm x 32cm hardwood

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Lotus Mandala

A beautiful relief of Lotus Mandala in hardwood.

£1950 In stock

110cm diamter sandstone

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Sukhothai Tri Ratna; ‘The Triple Jewel of the Dawn of Happiness’

A common basis of Buddhism is expressed in what is called the Tri Ratna or Triple Jewel, namely: the Buddha (the enlightened one), the Dharma (the teachings) and the Sangha (the community of monks). The Triple Jewel is central to this floral relief, with floating Lotuses at the base symbolising the Buddha as the cornerstone […]

£995 In stock

75cm diameter

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