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ArchitecturePu Si Stupa
This stupa has “angled lotus” as an important aspect following Lan Chnag style. However, the plain lotus base is more connected to the stupas of Lanna influence as shown in Wat Ar Pai and Wat Meun Na in Luang Phra Bang as well. The stupa in a redented square base is a common plan for stupa in Lan Chang.
ArchitectureWat Apai Stupa
This stupa is hugely influenced by the bell-shaped stupa in Lanna art in many ways. The lotus base is redented and has wide middle plain element. The base supporting the bell-shaped element is in the round plan changing from the sloping mouldings in Lanna art. Also, the bell-shaped element is small. However, this stupa was not built in the same period with Muang Rai dynasty, but was built later around the 24th century BE. The dating was based on the fact that the stupa is small and the lotus has changed a lot from the Lanna art.
