| History of production | Although there is no evidence related to this Chedi, the architectural style and paintings allow us to know that this Chedi was built in the late Pegan period around 18 century B.E. Nearly all of the archaeological sites in Minbanku village were built in this period as well. |
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| Art | The wall of Pavatonzu is decorated with paintings of the past Lord Buddha. Sometimes, these past Buddhas are installed in honeycomb holes. |
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| Period | Historical Period |
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| Art period | Pagan |
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| Age | 16th -18th century BE. |
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| Religion | Buddhism |
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| Sect | Mahayana, Theravada |
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| Religion and belief | In both Theravada and Mahayana, it is believed that there have been countless past Buddhas as much as the sand in Ganga river and this will continue in the future. This belief emphasises “Agaligo” or the timeless status of Buddhism. The past Buddhas have been used to decorate many paiintings both in Pegan and in Myanmese art continueously. |
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