Cambodia: A 6th century, pre-Angkorian statue of Rama, the most popular avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu from Phnom Da, Angkor Borei, Takeo now housed in the National Museum of Cambodia, Phnom Penh. The National Museum, housed in a red pavilion built in 1918, holds a collection of Khmer art including some of the finest pieces in existence. Exhibits include a 6th century statue of Vishnu, a 9th century statue of Shiva, and the famous sculpted head of Jayavarman VII in meditative pose. Particularly impressive is a damaged bust of a reclining Vishnu.

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Cambodia: A 6th century, pre-Angkorian statue of Rama, the most popular avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu from Phnom Da, Angkor Borei, Takeo now housed in the National Museum of Cambodia, Phnom Penh. The National Museum, housed in a red pavilion built in 1918, holds a collection of Khmer art including some of the finest pieces in existence. Exhibits include a 6th century statue of Vishnu, a 9th century statue of Shiva, and the famous sculpted head of Jayavarman VII in meditative pose. Particularly impressive is a damaged bust of a reclining Vishnu which was once part of a massive bronze statue found at the Western Mebon Temple in Angkor.

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