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SculptureBuddha Image in Manuha
Although its story is dated back to King Anothara, this Buddha image has been restored several times that the original patterns have been lost.
ArchitectureManuha
Manuha is the good example of the image-house or Paṭimāghara in Early Pagan Art. The temple comprises four attached image-houses, including three for sitting Buddha images and one for the reclining Buddha.
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.
SculptureSarasvati in the form of Nat
Sarassavati, the goddess of knowledge in Hinduism, has become the guardian of Buddhism knowledge in Myanmar. This shows how Hinduism was absorbed by Buddhism, which was a common thing in the Southeast Asia.
