MAKE A MEME View Large Image Thai - Head of the Buddha - Walters 542738.jpg Although it cannot be archaeologically deomonstrated it is possible that Phayao was the site of one of the earliest Thai principalities of the far north In the 3rd quarter of the 15th century a ...
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Keywords: Thai - Head of the Buddha - Walters 542738.jpg Although it cannot be archaeologically deomonstrated it is possible that Phayao was the site of one of the earliest Thai principalities of the far north In the 3rd quarter of the 15th century a prince named Yuthitsathian from the Sukhothai region became governor It was perhaps he who was responsible for introducing to Phayao a stonecarving tradition related to that of Ayutthaya The exact relationship of this small head to these currents is not known 2nd half Other date century 15 Lan Na leaded zinc bronze cm 12 4 accession number 54 2738 39864 Phayao Alexander B Griswold Monkton summer 1948 presented to the Breezewood Foundation 1985 inv no 532 Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Bequest of A B Griswold 1992 none place of origin Phayao Thailand Walters Art Museum license Thai sculptures in the Walters Art Museum Art of Ancient Thailand Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review
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