Important sculpture torso of god Vishnu or Brahma. Khmer, Cambodia, Baphuon, 1010 - 1080 AD Sandstone 43 cm height and 50 cm height with stand Provenance: - Private colecction, Brussels, before 1980’s. Condition: Good, see photos. In Hindu mythology, Vishnu is the four-armed god known for preserving the universe. Also, Brahma, the creator god, is depicted with four heads and four arms. In addition, some depictions of Shiva, the destroyer god, may show him with six arms. Vishnu: He is one of the main gods of the Trimurti (the Hindu trinity) and is attributed with the task of preserving the universe. He is commonly depicted with four arms, each holding different symbolic objects. Brahma: He is the creator god and is also part of the Trimurti. Although the most common representation is with four faces, some sculptures and depictions show Brahma with four arms. Baphuon Style (1010-1080) Religion: Hinduism, Shiva cult, Buddhism is tolerated. Sculpture: This style is deeply innovative, harmony and search for perfection are its fundamental characteristics. Shapes are elegant and fluid, the expressions of faces soft, yet inner strength and natural forms are evident. Decoration and figurative ornamentation are abundant, every available space is sculpted.