1/11
Buddha image in the Naga-protected posture, Lopburi style.
This Buddha image in the Naga-protected posture exhibits a distinctive characteristic of Lopburi art (Khmer art in Thailand).
The details indicating its period are as follows:
Distinguishing Buddhist artistic features:Face: Resembles a square shape in the Bayon style. The eyes are either closed or slightly squinted. The mouth is thick and straight, conveying a sense of calm and solemnity.
Halo: Shaped like a cone or a crown, popular in Lopburi art during the 18th Buddhist century.
Body: Seated in a cross-legged posture on a three-tiered coiled Naga serpent. The Naga has seven heads, its hood spread out. The Naga heads appear strong and fierce, in typical Khmer style.
Robe: Worn diagonally, with clearly visible edges of the lower robe and belt.
REVIEWS & COMMENTS
accuracy, and usability.
