This is a sandstone statue of Lokesvara. It originated from Neangta sok Pond in Serey Sophon City, Banteay Meanchey Province. It entered the National Museum of Cambodia collection in 1934. Experts have determined that it was sculpted in either the 8th or 9th century, either during the pre-Angkorian or the Angkorian period. Lokesvara is the Bodhisattva of compassion in Mahayana Buddhism. He attained enlightenment but decided to delay his journey to nirvana in order to help save the human world. Lokesvara can be recognized by the image of Amitabha Buddha in meditation on his chignon. Lokesvara stands on a lotus petal and this supported by a curved upright piece of stone, which is typical of the art in pre-Angkorian period, but rarely seen afterwards. He has four arms, but the two in front are broken at the wrist, two rears arms are joined to the inverted U-shaped support. His face features a serious and authoritative expression. The hair is coiled in two layers, featuring an image of Amitabha Buddha on the chignon. The upper part of his body is not covered by a garment, but the lower section wears a Sampot Chang Kben that is tied underneath two layered belts, leaving hems dangling in front.