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SculptureBrahma in Nanpaya
Chedis in the beginning of Pukam art usuallu have four columns supoprt “Sikara”. There are Bhraman cravings around , which is unigue to this chedi only. The iconography of Bhraman is similar to that in Pala art. This archaeological site can be dated in the early Pukam period.
SculptureWindow at Nanpaya
Windows of Nanpaya are the windows of the early Chetiyavihara in Pukam. The windows are covered by stones, making the building very dark inside. This was the asthetic of the early Pukam. Clec arch is small and short and gravitates to the center. The columns have the top arch tiles, but not the bottom arch tiles and the flower patten, which is the characteristics in the beginning of Pukam art.
ArchitectureNanPaya
Nanpaya is one of the earliest temples in Pagan art. There are several early characteristics including the horseshoe-arched decorated Śikhara spire which is similar to that in Indian art. The lattice window indicates the concept of the “dim interior” which was popular during the early Pagan art. Inside the temple, there are 4 columns supporting the spire. On these columns there are the depictions of Brahma at every side, the most unique character of this temple. The style of the Śikhara as well as the motif are datable to the early Pagan art.
