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Maha That

Keywords : King Chetthathiraj , Lanna

Artwork alternative nameThat Noi
Site common nameMaha That
Site alternative nameThat Noi
Type of artworkArchitecture
Village-
Province/CityLuang Prabang
StateLuang Prabang
CountryLaos
Geographic Coordinates
Decimal degree		Lat : 19.8873619
Long : 102.1323609

History of productionKing Xai Xettha had this Stupa to be constructed. This stupa exhibits prominently the influence from Lanna architecture during the 15th-16th century. King Xai Xettha was the descendant of Lanna dynasty (maternal side) and he had been appointed to be a king at Chiang Mai for sometime.
ArtThis stupa comprises the square Lanna-fashioned broad bases supporting the multi-angled body, the series of sloping roofs in octagonal plan and the small bell-shaped spire. The style of this stupa is closely similar to that of Lanna Stupa in 15th-16th century, such as the Stupa at Wat Lokmoli which was built for containing the mortal remain of King Muang Ketklao. However, the architectural details of Wat Mahathat Stupa is slightly different from those of Lanna Stupa. These differences suggest the later renovations.
PeriodHistorical Period
Art periodLanchang
Age15th -16th century A.D.
ReligionBuddhism
SectTheravada

Type of LicenseAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs (CC BY-NC-ND)
RightsPrincess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Anthropology Centre
Date of record creation2015-02-00
Record creatorChedha Tingsanchali