“This is a Snanadroni or support for the gods or pedestal, made of sandstone. It originated form Phnom Ba Dep, Angkor Borey District, Takeo Province. It was registered into the collection of the National Museum of Cambodia in 1944. Khmer experts have determined that this object was sculpted in either the 6th or 7th century of the Pre-Angkorian period.
This pedestal is virtually square in shape and consists of three separate stone blocks. The first block at the bottom has simple decorations on it. The second middle section has floral motifs carved along all four sides. The third block is at the top, which is larger than the middle section but proportional to the base. The top surface has a canal that is protruding to the front. The center has a hole to lock a Diva statue into place. The religious on the top piece have elegant floral and cravings. The bottom part of the canal is engraved with images of flying birds that appear to support the canal.
This is a large and beautiful Snanadroni, that is rare to find in Khmer art of the 6th and 7th centuries Pre-Angkorian era.”