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Whether placed on an altar, console or niche, these sculptures offer both spiritual calm and the visual gravitas associated with classical Khmer art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003ePerfect for collectors of \u003cstrong\u003eSoutheast Asian antiquities\u003c\/strong\u003e, interior designers and practitioners seeking a more permanent, heirloom-quality statue, this collection sits beautifully in both traditional and contemporary spaces. Pair your chosen bronze with focused lighting and natural stone or wood textures to highlight its contours, subtle sheen and the dignified stillness of the \u003cstrong\u003eJayavarman\u003c\/strong\u003e style.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"antique-khmer-style-bronze-meditation-jayavarman-vii-statue-40cm-16-quot","title":"Antique Khmer Style Bronze Meditation Seated Jayavarman VII Statue - 38cm\/15\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique Khmer Style Bronze Meditation Seated Jayavarman VII Statue - 38cm\/15\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures - (Height) 38cm\/15\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn antique Khmer style bronze sculpture of Jayavarman VII.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLacking any royal or divine attributes, this King Jayavarman VII statue represents a man in venerating meditation. As is traditional, his hair is pulled back and tied in a small bun like chignon. His facial expression is accentuated by semi-closed eyes, a slight smile, large forehead, lips that are neither thin nor thick, and long ear lobes. All of these traits represent the Khmer physiognomy. The king's power as expressed by his facial expression evokes supreme knowledge, compassion and peacefulness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe King is seated hands together in adoration pose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKing Jayavarman VII was responsible for the construction of numerous temples in the Angkor region and in other provinces. King Jayavarman VII was further championed as the greatest king of Angkor for liberating and unifying the country. His legacy lives on today as many of the structures remaining today within Angkor Wat were built during his reign. At the center of Angkor Thom is the Bayon Temple, famous for its distinct 50 towers, each bearing the large faces of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshavara on all four sides. 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Lacking any royal or divine attributes, this King Jayavarman VII statue represents a man in venerating meditation. As is traditional, his hair is pulled back and tied in a small bun like chignon. His facial expression is accentuated by semi-closed eyes, a slight smile, large forehead, lips that are neither thin nor thick, and long ear lobes. All of these traits represent the Khmer physiognomy. The king's power as expressed by his facial expression evokes supreme knowledge, compassion and peacefulness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe King is seated hands together in the meditation pose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKing Jayavarman VII was responsible for the construction of numerous temples in the Angkor region and in other provinces. King Jayavarman VII was further championed as the greatest king of Angkor for liberating and unifying the country. His legacy lives on today as many of the structures remaining today within Angkor Wat were built during his reign. 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