Buddha Protected by a Seven-headed Naga late 12th-early 13th century Cambodia This fragmentary sculpture, reportedly found south of the temple of Chausay Tevoda outside Angkor Thom, is in the late twelfth-century style of the Bayon. It originally portrayed Siddhartha before his enlightenment, meditating while seated on the coils of a giant naga (serpent). According to legend, a huge cobra shielded the future Buddha from a storm sent to distract him from his meditation and thereby prevent his ultimate salvation.. Buddha Protected by a Seven-headed Naga. Cambodia. late 12th-early 13th century. Sandstone. Angkor period. Sculpture
SuperStock offers millions of photos, videos, and stock assets to creatives around the world. This image of Buddha Protected by a Seven-headed Naga late 12th-early 13th century Cambodia This fragmentary sculpture, reportedly found south of the temple of Chausay Tevoda outside Angkor Thom, is in the late twelfth-century style of the Bayon. It originally portrayed Siddhartha before his enlightenment, meditating while seated on the coils of a giant naga (serpent). According to legend, a huge cobra shielded the future Buddha from a storm sent to distract him from his meditation and thereby prevent his ultimate salvation.. Buddha Protected by a Seven-headed Naga. Cambodia. late 12th-early 13th century. Sandstone. Angkor period. Sculpture by Piemags/PL Photography Limited is available for licensing today.
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