‘Thousand Buddhas’ carved sandstone pillar on display in Siem Reap

via Phnom Penh Post, 11 March 2023: A 12th century sandstone pillar with 1008 images of Buddha carved into it is on display at the Preah Norodom Sihanouk-Angkor Museum.

A large pillar with images of Buddha decorating it is being displayed at Preah Norodom Sihanouk-Angkor Museum in Siem Reap province. The rare Khmer artefact is available for the public, students and researchers to view.

The pillar is in the Bayon style and was probably created during the late 12th century. The sandstone pillar was nicknamed “Thousand Buddhas”, according to Voeun Vibol Sokhom, a tour guide at the Preah Norodom Sihanouk-Angkor Museum.

Sokhom said that the special feature of this sandstone pillar is the 1008 small images of Buddha carved into its four sides representing the happiness of the universe.

Source: ‘Thousand Buddhas’ carved sandstone pillar on display in Siem Reap | Phnom Penh Post