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Buddha Statue - Antique Khmer Style Mounted Bronze Phnom Da Buddha Head Statue - 22cm/9"

The Phnom Da Period: The Dawn of Khmer Civilization

The Phnom Da period represents a pivotal moment in Cambodian history—a time when Indian spiritual ideas merged with local genius to create a uniquely Khmer religious and artistic language.

In the sculptures and ruins of this era, we see the first confident expressions of a civilization that would go on to build some of the world’s most majestic monuments.

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Male Statue - Antique Stone 8th Century Phnom Da Style Male Deity Torso (probably Vishnu) - 54cm / 22"

The Phnom Da Period of Khmer History: A Gateway to Cambodia's Ancient Past

The Phnom Da period is a pivotal chapter in Khmer history that bridges the...

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HariHara Statue - Antique Phnom Da Style Stone Khmer Hari Hara or Vishnu & Shiva Head - 44cm/18"

The Phnom Da Harihara: A Symbol of Spiritual Synthesis and Khmer Heritage

The Phnom Da Harihara is more than just a masterpiece of ancient Khmer art;...

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Buddha Statue - Antique Khmer Style Mounted Bronze Phnom Da Buddha Head Statue - 18cm/7"

Exploring the Characteristics of the Phnom Da Buddha: A Testament to Ancient Khmer Art and Spirituality

The Phnom Da Buddha stands as a remarkable testament to the early development of Khmer art and the spread of Buddhism in Southeast Asia.

Its unique characteristics and historical significance provide valuable insights into the cultural and religious landscape of the Funan period.

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Shiva Statue - Antique Khmer Style SE Asia Wood Bas Relief Nandi & Shiva Statue - 105cm/42"

Cambodia's Golden Age: Angkor's Cultural Apex and Architectural Splendor

Cambodia's Golden Age, epitomized by the grandeur of Angkor, represents a remarkable chapter in Southeast Asian history.

The legacy of this era is not just etched in stone but lives on in Cambodia's cultural and artistic tapestry.

As the world marvels at the splendor of Angkor Wat, it pays homage to a time when the Khmer Empire reached unparalleled heights of cultural, architectural, and economic brilliance.

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Antique Phnom Da Style Khmer Vishnu Head - Protector & Preserver - 43cm/33"

The Phnom Da Period: A Glimpse into Khmer History

The Phnom Da period is a crucial chapter in Khmer history that links the early emergence of Khmer civilization with its later zenith during the Angkor era.

During this transitional phase, the Khmer society developed its economic, architectural, and political foundations, paving the way for the grandeur that would become synonymous with the Angkor Empire.

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