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Apsara Statue - Antique Khmer Style Angkor Wat Bronze Adoration Apsara or Angel - 45cm/18"
Measurements Height - 45cm/18"
An antique Khmer-style bronze Apsara, or heavenly angel, in the Angkor Wat style. With hands respectfully clasped at her chest, she kneels in an attitude of adoration and devotion, embodying serene grace and quiet reverence.
In Hindu and Buddhist mythology, Apsaras are celestial nymphs—spirits of the clouds and waters—renowned for their beauty, elegance, and mastery of dance. In Khmer culture, they are revered as celestial dancers of Cambodia, symbols of spiritual refinement and artistic perfection, their images immortalized in the exquisite bas-reliefs of Angkor and echoed in classical Cambodian dance.
Apsaras are described as youthful, radiant, and supremely graceful. Often associated with the Gandharvas, the court musicians of the god Indra, they dance to divine music in celestial palaces, entertaining gods and sometimes enchanting or seducing mortals. As ethereal beings who move between heaven and earth, they can be compared to angels, while their role as caretakers of fallen heroes invites comparison with the Valkyries of Norse mythology.
Mythic tradition holds that Apsaras can change their form at will, preside over the fortunes of gaming and gambling, and play a role in fertility rites—further deepening their association with abundance, desire, and auspicious destiny. In Cambodia, they are more than decorative motifs; they are guardians of cultural memory, linking the spiritual grandeur of the Angkor period with the living arts of the present day.
From the majestic stone carvings of Angkor Wat to contemporary performance on the Cambodian stage, Apsaras continue to inspire awe, symbolizing the enduring power of art and spirituality to transcend time and connect us with the divine. Their legacy speaks to Cambodia’s rich cultural heritage and its commitment to preserving the traditions that define its identity.
Enlighten your modern interior with this Khmer-style Apsara from HD Asian Art.
Styled after the artistic techniques of the powerful Khmer Empire of Southeast Asia, this traditionally inspired piece is sure to add an exotic, elegant accent to any home, office, or sacred space.
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