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SculptureBodhisattva
The Bodhisattva is in a standing position with its eyes closed conveying peace. In the center of the head, long hair is put up in a ponytail. There are 4 arms but the right arm at the back is missing. The fingers are bended as if to hold onto something. The upper part of the body is bare and the lower part is with thin shorts without stripes.
SculptureBuddha image Sheltered by a Naga
The Buddha image is sitting in a cross-legged position. The shin is as sharp as of the real person. The image wears a slanted yellow rope. The rope is very thin with no stripes. The face of the image is calm, the eyes are closed, the corner of the mouth slightly lifted, the hair curls in spiral, the frame of the face is a little convex. There are 3 layers of Naga supporting the image and in the back of the image, there are many Naga’s heads.
SculptureThe lintel from the north of Prasat Khao Noi
It is a rectangular-shaped lintel. Straight lines with curved ends cross the center of the lintel. The lines are decorated with 5 oval patterns; the inside and outside of the oval patterns are decorated. Under the straight lines are engraved patterns of garlands and a bunch of flowers. Next to both curved ends there is a standing lion supported by a square base. The lower part of the base shows Kanok pattern.
SculptureThe lintel from the north of Prasat Khao Noi
It is a rectangular-shaped lintel. The middle is engraved with 4 consecutive curved circles. The confluence of each arc is decorated with an oval pattern. Inside the oval pattern is decorated with an image of an angel on a vehicle. Under the curved lines are engraved patterns of garlands and a bunch of flowers. Next to both curved ends is a dragon facing inward with Its mouth open as if it is blowing out an arc of fire. There is an image of a person sitting above the dragon and the dragon is supported by a square base.
SculptureKing Jayavarman VII
Both arms and the left knee of the sculpture of King Jayavarman VII are missing. The sculpture has a plump body, square face, closed eyes with the corners of the mouth lifted slightly; its long hair is put up in a bun shape. The upper part of the body is bare and the lower part is clothed in shorts. The sculpture is sitting in a cross-legged position. The arms are missing so it is unknown as to which gestures the sculpture is making. However, some suggested that it is positioned to pay salutation by putting the palm together; because if the arms are on the laps or in a meditating position, there will certainly be a handprint on the lap.
SculptureArdhanarishvara
Ardhanarishvara is positioned sitting cross-legged or yokasana supported by a rectangular base decorated with lotus petals. Both arms were broken, so the gesture is unable to be identified. On the right side of the sculpture is Shiva viewed from the flat chest. On the left side is Aumadavi viewed from the visible breast. In addition, the difference between the two can be seen from their dresses. The dress of Shiva is short in at knee length while the one of Aumadavi is at shin length.
SculpturePhra Hariphunchai Bodhisattva
This Buddha image with a subduing mara posture, sits in a full-lotus seat on the lotus base with big petals in the octagon plan and shows. It has an oval face, small knot hairs, feather crown, cloth and earrings, one line of knot hairs under the feather crown, look down eyes, slightly open mouth, knot jaw, high flame halo, symmetrical body, robe cover the neck, bracelets, rings and large split ends centipede fang shaped sanghati reaching belly.
SculptureThe Head of Phra Saen Swae
The Head of Phra Saen Swae resembles a mask. It has a round face, arched eyebrows, small look down eyes, slightly open mouth, knot jaw and big knot hairs.
