Amazing aithentic Antique Khmer Vishnu Bronze Statue on black wooden base

From the Kampong Thom province of Cambodia, purchased in Siem Reap, Cambodia.

Bronze without base measures 7.5in x 7in x 3.25in

With base measures 12.25in x 7.5in x 3.5in

Weights approximately 4.2lbs

Vishnu is one of the principal Hindu deities, worshiped as the protector and preserver of the world and restorer of dharma (moral order).  He is known chiefly through his avatars (incarnations), particularly Rama, Krishna and Buddha.  In theory, Vishnu manifests a portion of himself anytime he is needed to fight evil, and his appearances are innumerable; but in practice, ten incarnations are most commonly recognized.

Vishnu appears to be a prime example of how older gods and cults have been absorbed into Hinduism.  Thought to be linked with an earlier sun god, Vishnu's ten incarnations may also be examples of older gods that have been amalgamated.