Nakhon Si Thammarat

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Scope note
Refers to the period from the 14th to the 17th centuries, named for the province of Nakhon si Thammarat on the eastern coast of Thailand. In architecture, the period features temples with laterite or brick bell-shaped and lotus-shaped stupa set on square bases, free-standing elephant statuaries, wihan, mondop, double staircases, and decorated pediments with inward turning makaras. In sculpture, the period features bronze images of Buddha, terracotta or pewter votive tablets that displayed rows of identical Buddha images, and wood sculptures.
Nakhon Si Thammarat
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024