This work is a sandstone statue of Lakshmi. It originated from Somlanh Tani, Angkor Chey district, Kompot Province. Experts concluded this belongs to the Baphuon style of the 11th century, Angkor era, during the rule of King Udayadityavarman II, from the year 1050 to 1066 CE.
Baphuon style works, place the high value on face appearance and the shape of the body. These characteristics or caried forward into the Angkorian era. A Sampot or skirt is a characteristic mode of dress for a Goddess. A female divinity usually wears it with the navel exposed. It has fine pleats, and the waistline is embroidered in oval motifs.
The lower hem of the skirt ends in a fishtail motif. The statue shows a beautiful figure, which is richly decorated. The hair is decorated with a richly patterned circlet with a string tied to the back of the head.
The hairstyle appearance conical. She wears a neckband. Each arm has armband, which display beautifull patterned. Unfortunately, both hands are missing, as are the toes of both feet. The facial form is almost round, not oval. And feature open eyes, curving and connecting eyebrows, a pointed nose, and thick lips. The edges of both ears are missing. She appears to be wearing a thin blouse.