Bayon Style Buddha Statue in Siem Reap, Cambodia - Encircle Photos

Bayon Style Buddha Statue in Siem Reap, Cambodia

This Buddha portrait in Siem Reap’s Old Town is a prelude to what is waiting for you at the Angkor archaeological site. The Bayon style is typical of the late 12th and early 13th centuries religious artwork during the reign of King Jayavarman VII. The sculptures often mixed Buddhist and Hindu elements. An example is the diadem. A variation of this headband was worn by Vishnu as a sign of the deity’s supreme power.

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