“This is a bronze Buddha statue. It is originated from Sras Srong, Angkor, in Siem Reap province, and this part of the collection of the National Museum of Cambodia. Khmer art experts determine, it is in the Bayon style, in the late 12th and early 13th century during the reign of King Jayavaraman VII from year 1181 to 1218 CE. In meditation, Buddha figure as a calm smile on his face. His body is adorned and jewelry from head to toe: tiara, neckband, earrings, brace bands, and anklets.
The right shoulder and arm are exposed, while the left side is hidden under the Robe. The hem of the Sampot for belting protrudes clearly from under the belt. From the prospective of Buddhist dress code, the way this Buddha statue is attired, does not seem the fully comply with the code at all. This leads researchers to believe that the artists applied decorations and the ways reflected the local Buddhist context of the time.”