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SculptureBuddha from Don Duong
This Buddha image shows the characteristics of the local Ding Deung mixed with influences from Chenese and Indian arts. First of all, the posture of sitting with the legs hanging down and both hands are on the laps shows the influence from Chinese art, but the robe is worn in a sliding way and the short edge of the robe at the left showder is a characteristic of Pala art in India. However, The head of this Buddha image shows clear local chatcteristics of Dong Deung such as thick lips, large nose, protuding eyes, and connected eyebrows.
SculptureAnantasayin Pediment from My Son E
These niches are very similar to “Kutu” or “Chandhasala” in Indian art. That is to say they are low arches decorated with dragons. However, a curving Naga pattern has been added into the Cham art, making the niches have both curving in and curving out pattern. In the middle, there is a picture of Vishanu Anatasayin. This shows that this prasat was built under the influence of Hinduism.
SculptureHead of Avalokitesvara
The head of this Bhodhisavara wears the crown like monk with a trianglular cornice according the Pala-Chava arts. The face is still very much Indian-Chava.in the the eyes look down at the floor, the mounth is thing and the image has no shoes. This shows a strong influece from Java that had been prevsilance.
SculptureVishnu on Garuda
This Vishanu on Garuda shows the influence of Chava art that blended with the local Hua Lai art. The hat is decorated with three triangular decoration similar to Pala-Chava art. However, the mounth is rather thick, the eyes are protuding and there is a mustache on top of the mounth (the local characteristic). Garuda has a tip and “kanok” wings, which is a local characteristic.
SculptureFour-armed Avalokitesvara
The head of this Bhodhisavara wears the crown like monk with a trianglular cornice according the Pala-Chava arts. He wears the long Roti cloth according to the southern India-central Chava art. This sculpture has thick mouth and protuding eyes, which are the local characteristics. In addition, yajñopavita robe is also missing. This makes it different from Chava art.
SculptureMukhalinga Cover
This linga shows a strong charcteristic of Dong Deung art especially the face. It has thick mounth, large nose and protuding eyes. The eyebrows are connected and there is a mustache. This is very different from the Indian-Chava appearing in My Son E1 and A1. Sometimes, linga might be covered by valuable metal,making it more holy. The metal covered might be made from copper, silver or gold.
SculptureBuddha’s Head from Don Duong
The head of this Buddha image shows clear local chatcteristics of Dong Deung especially the face. It has thick lips, large nose, protuding eyes, connected eyebrows and curvy hair. It is interesting that there is a lotus bud at the top of the head. This truly represents the local characteristics.
SculpturePedestal from Dong Duong
This large base is one of the two bases for the principle Buddha image of Dong Deung. One base has been brought from the Vihara and the other has been brounght from Dong Deung Prasat. Now, they are conserved in Danang Museum. This base consists of scenes about the Lord Buddha life in squre channels. Besides, it is decorated with Kanok patterns and niches of Dong Deung.
