Artwork Search
Arts in Southeast Asia Database
SculptureAnimals from Thap Mam
Lion from Thap Mam indicates lots of Chinese characters, including the raising of the paws and the face that explicitly revealing the combination between the lion and the Chinese dragon. The Chinese beard and the dragon-liked mouth indicate the Chinese and Vietnamese artistic influence. During this period, Vietnam played the important political role in the region.
SculptureAnimals from Thap Mam
The lion from Thap Mam represents a strong influence of Bayon art from Khmer on Bin Din art. This is because the posture of the lion here is similar to the animals holding the base of the grand palace of Angor city. Also, due to tne invasion from King Chayavaramn VII, the khmer culture influenced sculpture in this period. The triangle cloth at the front is also considered the influence from Khmer culture.
SculptureAnimals from Thap Mam
Lion form Thap Mam exhibits lots of Chinese influences, including the Chinese beard and the paw raising posture. However, because of the political power of King Jayavarman VII of Cambodia, this lion was also influenced by Khmer art
