Sculpture of a Buddha on the naga in beige sandstone, Cambodia, 13th century Muchalinda Buddha in sandstone with traces of black lacquer in Khmer style, Angkor Wat. Originally seated on a snake, only the bust and head wearing a crown around a conical ushnisha have survived, as well as a canopy above his head to shelter him from the flood formed by the coils of a seven-headed snake. Traces of black lacquer. Height : 36 cm Very worn by the weather.

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