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This sculpture of Vishnu made from sandstone is from what is present-day Thailand. It likely comes from the province of Prachinburi in the vicinity of Dong Si Maha Phot. It dates from the 7th-8th century CE. (Musée Guimet, Paris)
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James is a writer and former Professor of History. He holds an MA in World History with a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of World History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.
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Wiener, J. B. (2017, October 17). Thai Vishnu Statue. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7448/thai-vishnu-statue/
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Wiener, James Blake. "Thai Vishnu Statue." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified October 17, 2017. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7448/thai-vishnu-statue/.
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