BZ017 KHMER BUDDHA OF HEALING
Angkor period, Angkor Vat period 12th Century
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KHMER BUDDHA OF HEALING
Provenance: found at Ko Kan, Sakaew Province
Angkor period, Style of Bayon,
13th century
Bronze
Height 4.90 cm,
Description: The Buddha of Healing, Bhaisajyaguru, is represented in the meditation pose, holding his special attribute, a small medicine jar in the palm of his hand. During his rule, Jayavarman VII erected a hundred and two hospitals under the deity's protection throughout the Empire.
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