Khmer Guardian Statue – Red Stone Sculpture

✨ Description:
Impressive statue representing a Khmer-style temple guardian, hand-carved from natural red stone. The upright posture, holding a staff or column, symbolizes vigilance, protection, and spiritual balance. This artwork reflects the ancient grandeur of Khmer temple architecture combined with the refined craftsmanship of northern Thai artisans.

📏 Size: Large decorative piece for indoor or outdoor display
📐 Dimensions: Height approximately 1.80 m
🪨 Material: Hand-carved natural red stone
🎨 Finish: Original reddish-brown tone with fine engravings and a lightly aged surface
🌏 Origin: Handcrafted in northern Thailand (Khmer-inspired design)
🏛️ Cultural aspect: The Dvarapala, or temple guardian, is traditionally placed at the entrance of Hindu and Buddhist temples to protect sacred spaces, ward off negative influences, and embody spiritual strength and stability.
💠 Style: Classical Khmer art – inspired by the temples of Angkor and Southeast Asian sculptural heritage
🏺 Use: Ideal for zen gardens, hotel entrances, spas, galleries, or elegant architectural spaces.