Rare 19th Century Antique Bronze Khmer Apsara, Yoni & Naga Stupa -16cm/6" Tall Measures – (Height) 16cm/6” Ca. 19th century antique bronze Apsara, Linga and Naga adorned stupa. The Apsara is a female spirit of the clouds and waters in Hindu and Buddhist mythology – a ‘celestial nymph’ or ‘celestial maiden’. Apsaras are beautiful, supernatural female beings. They are youthful and elegant, and superb in the art of dancing. They are often the wives of the Gandharvas, the court musicians of Indra. They dance to the music made by the Gandharvas, usually in the palaces of the gods, entertain and sometimes seduce gods and men. As caretakers of fallen heroes, they may be compared to the valkyries of Norse mythology. As etherial beings who inhabit the skies, and are often depicted taking flight, or at service of a god, they may be compared to Angels. Apsaras are said to be able to change their shape at will, and rule over the fortunes of gaming and gambling. They are also associated with fertility rites. The base of the stupa contains a yoni representing fertility. Encircling the Stupa are Naga serpents providing protection to the Stupa. The Stupa is formed from two separate, interlocking parts. Provenance: Ex- UK Collection. All items are guaranteed to be as described. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all purchases upon request. We have other beautiful Asian Art available. Please visit our eCRATER store to see our current Collection. Please check out our other listing where we have other beautiful Asian pieces available. For more beautiful Asian Art – https://stores.eCRATER.com/hdasianart/ and our sister store https://www.eCRATER.co.uk/sch/jamesh_1066/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686 Happy to ship worldwide. However, we price the cost of international shipping for each order so you only pay the actual cost of posting to your country. Please message for international courier prices to your country. Postage discounts apply for multiple purchases. Please message with any questions. Thanks for your interest.HD Asian Art SCBR1765