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SculptureTriangular motif with Kala face
The columns of the chamber are always decoarted with the “lower arch frame”, which is a part of the three patterns on the columns: The top arch frame – the flowers- the lower arch frame. All of the patterns are in the rectangular frame that is full of flower or Kanok patterns. Sometimes, there are Kara releasing flowers as well.
SculptureBejeweled Buddha at Ananda
This Buddha image is the best example of the bejeweled Buddha image in Pukam art. It wears the feather crown similar to Pala art. The crown consists of several triangles put together in rows. There is also a cap decorated with three triangles. There are earings and necklects on top of the robe. The robe on the left shoulder is a short one showing Pala influence.
SculptureMandalay-styled Buddha image at Ananda
Mandalay standing Buddha image is characterized by the diadem and the robe with natural way of folding. Sometime the mirror mosaic is added on the robe for decoration. While the right hand is in Varada gesture (sometime with myrobalan as being typical to this period), the left one holds normally the tip of the robe.
SculptureMandalay-styled Buddha image at Shwezigon
The Mandalay-styled standing Buddha image has a cap on the face and wear the robe that covers the whole body. This is similar to Pukam style. The strips are all natural, which is incfluened by Chinese art. There are patterns and mirrors on the robe. Both hands show the blessing attitude and hold the robe down. Sometimes, the right hand holds a myrobalan, which has never happenned in Pukam art.
SculptureMandalay-styled Buddha image at Endawya
The seated Buddha of Mandalay period has certain important features including having the cap on the face and wearing the askew robe instead of covering the whole body as in the standing Buddha. The strips on the robe are natural, which is influenced by Chinese art. Sometimes, there are patterns and mirrors decoatred on the robe. At the left shoulder, the end of the robe stretches to the abdomen. The end of the robe is highly decorated with patterns such as many unnatural folds. The image is of subduing Mara attitude, typical for Puakm seated Buddha image
SculptureMain Buddha at Kyauktawgyi
The principle Buddha image of Kyauktawgyi is the transition between “Angwa” and “Mandalay”, by having a smooth robe and the second layer hanging from the left shoulder. However, the lower end of the robe is folded following the Mandalay style. This image is made of a large marble-alabaster. This is the reason why it is called “Kyauktawgyi”,which means large stones.
Sculpture80 disciples at Kyauktawgyi
At the cloister, there are 80 disciples called “the great Asiti disciples”. These disciples are made from marble-alabaster similar to the principle image. They sit with legs folded back on one side and the hands are rested politely on the lap. The robes have stips, which shows the tendency towards Mandalay art.
SculptureThe Copy of Shwesettaw Buddha’s Footprint
The Buddha’s footprints in the after Pukam period is usually decorated with 108 blessing patterns. Some are in the tables spreading all over the foot and some are in the circle in the middle of the footprint. The edges are surrounded by Naga and are thick to store water. This is according to the concept of the footprint at Chavesedtong that is located on the riverside.
