The Samudra Manthana explains the origin of the elixir of eternal life (amrita), 18th century Indian art, Musee Guimet (Guimet Museum), Paris, France, Europe

Cast of apsara from Angkor Wat western entrances central tower's gate, Musee Guimet, Museum of Asian Arts, Paris, France, Europe

Vishnu from Angkor Wat western entrance central Gate. Eastern lintel, Musee Guimet, Museum of Asian Arts, Paris, France, Europe

Buddha protected by the Naga, Musee Guimet, Museum of Asian Arts. Paris, France, Europe

Bronze Buddha dating from the 15th and 16th century, Jnana mudra symbolizing knowledge, from Ayutthaya, Thailand, Guimet Museum, Paris, France, Europe

Sandstone head, Baphuon style dating from the 11th century from Siem Reap, Cambodia, Guimet Museum, Paris, France, Europe

Library of the Musee Guimet. Museum of Asian Arts. Paris, France, Europe

Buddha, Musee Guimet, Museum of Asian Arts, Paris, France, Europe