RISHI Bronze Cambodia , 12th to 13th century , Khmer Dimensions: Height 33,5 cm by 13 cm Weight: 1638,8 grams Rishi defines an enlightened person. Here a rishi is standing on a round surface dressed in loincloth with flower emblem at the waistband. Both hands are raised to the front showing the karana mudra to ward off evil and the other hand is holding mala prayer beads with the middle finger bent. He has a pointed, long beard and is wearing large ear pendants and an ornamented headdress with hair bun. The eyebrows are bushy and the face is friendly-looking.