antique khmer style bronze trumpeting elephant statue 25cm 10 tall 1 Hayagriva Serene facial expression – Downcast

Serene facial expression – Downcast eyes

His countenance is peaceful

The Buddha is backed by a mandala wheel and aureole with a beaded border and flaming rim

encircled by a Naga (serpent)

In traditional Indian philosophy

antique khmer style bronze trumpeting elephant statue 25cm 10 tall 1 Hayagriva Serene facial expression – DowncastAntique Khmer Style Bronze Trumpeting Elephant Statue 25cm 10" Tall Measures (Height) 25cm 10" Tall An antique Khmer style bronze elephant statue. The elephant is stood, trumpeting, in a gesture of goodwill. In his trunk the elephant holds the stem of a lotus flower. The lotus flower represents purity, compassion and the giving of great joy to all. Elephants have long captured the human imagination with their strength, grace, memory, and majesty.