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Angkor's awe-inspiring bronzes grace Musée Guimet in Paris exhibition

Grand unveiling of the colossal, reclined Vishnu statue from Western Mebon, a national asset of Cambodia, featuring all its restored pieces.

Angkor's awe-inspiring bronzes grace Musée Guimet in Paris exhibition

Head to Paris and feast your eyes on the divine beauty of the 'Royal Bronzes of Angkor' exhibition, grabbing a spot at the Musée Guimet from April 30 to September 8, 2025. This astounding collection showcases more than 200 masterpieces, primarily focusing on the exceptional bronze statues that encapsulate the divine and royal essence of the Angkor era.

Bronze, though less precious than gold or silver, was still a noble, valuable alloy—a choice that preserved some divine representations from Cambodia's glorious Khmer Empire. These artifacts offer a breathtaking glimpse into the cultural and artistic triumphs of that time.

Adding a captivating touch to the event, 126 exceptional pieces have been loaned from none other than the National Museum of Cambodia, highlighting the strong diplomatic and cultural ties between France and Cambodia.

Though specific details about each of these 126 sculptures—their names, dates, or unique iconography—may not be publicly known, one thing's for certain: this exhibition promises a strikingly pleasing journey through the grandeur of Angkor. So, prepare to be blown away, and who knows? You might just get a little closer to understanding the whispers of interacting with the gods themselves.

  1. The upcoming exhibition at the Musée Guimet, titled "Royal Bronzes of Angkor," offers a fascinating journey into the cultural and artistic triumphs of Angkor, featuring over 200 sculptures made from bronze, a valuable alloy that fortunately preserved some divine representations from the Khmer Empire.
  2. Some of the sculptures on display will be loaned from the National Museum of Cambodia, adding to the captivating touch of the event and showcasing the strong diplomatic and cultural ties between France and Cambodia.
  3. Fortunately, visitors will have the opportunity to admire 126 exceptional pieces, including sculptures from the glorious Khmer Empire, at this once-in-a-lifetime exhibition in Paris, called "Royal Bronzes of Angkor."
  4. Fortune favors the travelers as they jet-set to Paris to revel in the cultural-travel experience of a lifetime, immersing themselves in the divine beauty of the Angkor sculptures, uncovering the whispers of interacting with the gods themselves during the exciting exhibition.
Cambodia's national treasure, the colossal reclining Vishnu statue from West Mebon, will be exhibited in its entirety, including the retrieved fragments, for the first time.
Display of Fragmented National Treasure: The Enigmatic Reclining Vishnu Statue from Western Mebon, Cambodia, to Be Showcased in Its Entirety for the First Time
Historic Display: The Entirely Restored Vishnu Statue from Cambodia's Western Mahavan, a National Gem, to Be Presented with Its Retrieved Pieces.

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