{"product_id":"antique-khmer-style-bronze-koh-ker-standing-vishnu-statue-84cm","title":"Antique Khmer Style Bronze Koh Ker Standing Vishnu Statue - 84cm\/34\"","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique Khmer Style Bronze Koh Ker Standing Vishnu \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eStatue - 84cm\/34\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [[data-has-inline-images]_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"four-armed-preserver-of-the-cosmos\"\u003eFour-Armed Preserver of the Cosmos\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements - Height 84cm\/34\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eA commanding antique Khmer 10th century Koh Ker-style bronze depicting \u003cstrong\u003eVishnu\u003c\/strong\u003e, the great Hindu preserver and protector of the cosmic order. Standing in the balanced frontal pose known as \u003cem\u003esamabhanga\u003c\/em\u003e, the deity is shown with four arms and the calm, authoritative presence expected of Vishnu as guardian of the universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThe sculpture measures an impressive \u003cstrong\u003e84 cm \/ 34 inches high\u003c\/strong\u003e. Vishnu wears a tall cylindrical crown above an ornate diadem, elongated earrings, and a finely detailed short \u003cem\u003esampot\u003c\/em\u003e with layered folds and scrolling decorative motifs. His upright stance, broad shoulders, narrow waist, controlled facial expression, and richly worked garment create an image of remarkable poise and formal clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eEach of the deity’s four hands holds an emblem of his divine power: the \u003cstrong\u003econch\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ediscus\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003emace\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003ekalasha\u003c\/strong\u003e, or sacred vessel. Together, these attributes express Vishnu’s role as protector, sustainer, restorer of righteousness, and source of spiritual renewal. The bronze has acquired a varied blue-green and dark brown patina that brings exceptional depth to the face, crown, jewellery, garment, and pedestal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [[data-has-inline-images]_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"vishnu-preserver-and-protector\"\u003eVishnu: Preserver and protector\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eVishnu is one of Hinduism’s principal deities. He is traditionally understood as the preserver of the universe: the divine force who upholds order, protects the world, and restores \u003cem\u003edharma\u003c\/em\u003e when it is threatened by disorder or injustice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eIn this four-armed form, Vishnu embodies omnipresent, multifaceted divine power. The multiple arms allow him to carry the sacred emblems through which he sustains the cosmos, protects devotees, defeats destructive forces, and offers the possibility of spiritual liberation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eVishnu is commonly represented with four principal attributes—conch, discus, mace, and lotus—though regional traditions and specific forms may replace the lotus with another auspicious emblem. Here, the vessel is best described as a \u003cstrong\u003ekalasha\u003c\/strong\u003e, a symbol of abundance and life-giving potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [[data-has-inline-images]_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"sacred-attributes\"\u003eSacred attributes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [[data-has-inline-images]_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"the-conch\"\u003eThe conch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThe conch, or \u003cem\u003eshankha\u003c\/em\u003e, represents the primordial sound of creation, often associated with the sacred syllable \u003cem\u003eOm\u003c\/em\u003e. Its resonant call is understood to dispel negativity, awaken spiritual awareness, and summon beings toward righteousness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [[data-has-inline-images]_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"the-discus\"\u003eThe discus\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThe discus, or \u003cem\u003echakra\u003c\/em\u003e, is the Sudarshana Chakra, Vishnu’s spinning weapon of divine justice. It represents the cycle of time, cosmic order, clear spiritual vision, and Vishnu’s power to protect the world by overcoming evil and disorder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [[data-has-inline-images]_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"the-mace\"\u003eThe mace\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThe mace, or \u003cem\u003egada\u003c\/em\u003e, represents disciplined power, strength, authority, and the force needed to uphold justice. Vishnu’s mace is traditionally known as Kaumodaki and signifies the deity’s ability to overcome ignorance and restore balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [[data-has-inline-images]_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"the-kalasha\"\u003eThe kalasha\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThe \u003cem\u003ekalasha\u003c\/em\u003e is a sacred vessel associated with abundance, fertility, wisdom, prosperity, and the source of life. It may be understood as containing \u003cem\u003eamrita\u003c\/em\u003e, the elixir of immortality, and therefore introduces a further theme of renewal and spiritual fulfilment into the image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [[data-has-inline-images]_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"koh-ker-style\"\u003eKoh Ker style\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eKoh Ker was an important Khmer royal centre during the first half of the 10th century. Its distinct sculptural tradition is recognised for bold forms, robust anatomy, powerful sacred presence, and a heightened sense of movement and monumentality. UNESCO describes the Koh Ker style as a fusion of Indian religious imagery with Khmer artistic innovation, producing bold, expressive works with dynamic energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThis Vishnu reflects that tradition through its emphatic frontal stance, powerful proportions, broad shoulders, tall crown, and strong, formal silhouette. The sculpture’s refinement lies in the balance between the deity’s physical strength and the inward composure of the face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [[data-has-inline-images]_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"key-features\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-secondary list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eAntique Khmer Koh Ker-style bronze of Vishnu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eImpressive height of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e84 cm \/ 34 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eFour-armed form of Vishnu, Hindu preserver and protector of cosmic order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eStands in \u003cem\u003esamabhanga\u003c\/em\u003e, a balanced frontal standing pose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eHolds a conch, discus, mace, and \u003cem\u003ekalasha\u003c\/em\u003e or sacred vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eTall cylindrical crown above an ornamented diadem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eElongated earrings and refined facial modelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eBroad shoulders, narrow waist, and classically balanced proportions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eDetailed short \u003cem\u003esampot\u003c\/em\u003e with layered folds, incised linear detail, and decorative scrolling motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eRaised on a simple stepped pedestal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eVariegated blue-green and dark brown patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eStrong visual affinity with the robust, monumental character of Khmer Koh Ker sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eA significant statement work for a collection of Khmer, Cambodian, Hindu, Southeast Asian, or Asian bronze art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [[data-has-inline-images]_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"faqs\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [[data-has-inline-images]_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"who-is-vishnu\"\u003eWho is Vishnu?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eVishnu is one of the principal deities of Hinduism. He is revered as the preserver of the universe: the divine force that sustains cosmic balance, protects devotees, and restores moral order when it is endangered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eHe is often understood as a benevolent protector who descends into the world through avatars, including Rama and Krishna, when \u003cem\u003edharma\u003c\/em\u003e requires renewal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [[data-has-inline-images]_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"why-does-vishnu-have-four-arms\"\u003eWhy does Vishnu have four arms?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eVishnu’s four arms signify his omnipresence and his capacity to exercise multiple forms of divine power at once. They also provide a visual framework for his sacred attributes, each representing a particular aspect of his protecting and sustaining role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThe image communicates that Vishnu’s power is not simply physical. It includes wisdom, spiritual awakening, justice, protection, strength, abundance, and the restoration of balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [[data-has-inline-images]_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"what-does-the-conch-mean\"\u003eWhat does the conch mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThe conch, or \u003cem\u003eshankha\u003c\/em\u003e, represents the primordial sound of creation and is closely associated with the sacred sound \u003cem\u003eOm\u003c\/em\u003e. When sounded, it symbolically disperses negativity and calls people toward spiritual awareness and righteous action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [[data-has-inline-images]_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"what-does-the-discus-mean\"\u003eWhat does the discus mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThe discus, or Sudarshana Chakra, represents time, cosmic law, divine justice, and penetrating spiritual vision. It is Vishnu’s weapon against evil and disorder, expressing his role as protector of the universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [[data-has-inline-images]_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"what-does-the-mace-mean\"\u003eWhat does the mace mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eVishnu’s mace, or \u003cem\u003egada\u003c\/em\u003e, is a symbol of physical and moral strength, disciplined authority, and the power to overcome ignorance. It signifies the force required to uphold truth and restore order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [[data-has-inline-images]_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"what-is-a-kalasha\"\u003eWhat is a Kalasha?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eA \u003cem\u003ekalasha\u003c\/em\u003e is a sacred ceremonial vessel. It is associated with life, abundance, fertility, wisdom, prosperity, and immortality. In Hindu ritual, it can signify the fullness of creation and the presence of divine blessing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eHere, the vessel complements Vishnu’s other attributes by representing the life-sustaining, nourishing dimension of his preserving role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [[data-has-inline-images]_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"what-is-samabhanga\"\u003eWhat is \u003cem\u003esamabhanga\u003c\/em\u003e?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSamabhanga\u003c\/em\u003e is a balanced, symmetrical standing position in which the body’s weight is distributed evenly. In sacred sculpture, it creates a sense of stability, composure, timelessness, and spiritual equilibrium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eFor Vishnu, this stance is especially appropriate: he appears immovable and centred as the divine guardian of cosmic order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [[data-has-inline-images]_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"what-is-koh-ker-style\"\u003eWhat is Koh Ker style?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eKoh Ker style refers to an important Khmer sculptural tradition associated with the 10th-century royal capital of Koh Ker in present-day Cambodia. The style is known for robust proportions, powerful sacred figures, bold and expressive forms, and a heightened sense of monumentality.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/whc.unesco.org\/en\/decisions\/8389\/\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mt-px max-w-full min-w-0 whitespace-nowrap -top-px font-sans text-base text-primary select-none selection:bg-super-selection selection:text-primary dark:selection:text-super-primary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-3xs rounded-md group min-w-4 max-w-full cursor-pointer align-middle font-mono tabular-nums font-normal transition-colors duration-150 inline-flex items-center gap-0 py-[0.1875rem] leading-snug px-[0.3rem] [@media(hover:hover)]:hover:bg-subtle group-data-[state=open]\/trigger:bg-subtle border-soft ring-soft divide-soft bg-soft\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex shrink-0 items-center gap-1 !mt-0 ![vertical-align:unset] mr-1\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"img\" data-testid=\"trusted-citation-check\" class=\"inline-flex shrink-0 items-center\"\u003e\u003csvg role=\"img\" class=\"inline-flex fill-current shrink-0 text-secondary\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"\u003e\u003cuse\u003e\u003c\/use\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThe present bronze has strong Koh Ker-style qualities, particularly its solid form, tall crown, emphatic frontal stance, and commanding physical presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [[data-has-inline-images]_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"how-should-this-bronze-be-cared-for\"\u003eHow should this bronze be cared for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eDisplay the bronze indoors on a stable, level surface away from direct sunlight, moisture, high humidity, fireplaces, radiators, and abrupt temperature changes. Given its height and weight, ensure the pedestal is secure and, if necessary, use professional mounting or stabilisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eHandle the sculpture by supporting its base and central body. Do not lift it by the crown, arms, conch, discus, mace, vessel, or garment projections. Dust gently with a soft dry brush or microfibre cloth, and avoid metal polish, water, oils, waxes, abrasive materials, solvents, and household cleaning products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSATISFACTION GUARANTEE - We have been offering SE Asian Art for many years and are proud of the reputation we have developed for fair and honest listings. However, if for any reason, whatsoever, you are unhappy with your purchase please just let us know and we will provide a full refund. 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