A bronze Buddha image, protected by the Naga in the attitude of subduing Mara, is displayed in the Bangkok National Museum, Thailand. Seated on the coils of the Naga, 1.65 m. high, it was found at Wat Wieng (Wieng Temple), Chaiya, in the province of Suratthani, southern Thailand. This beautiful bronze image belongs to the Srivijayan style. On its base an inscription informs it was cast either at about the end of the 12th of 13th century A.D.
In commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of the International Council of Museums, the National council of museums of Thailand arranged an exhibition of masterpieces from private collections at the Bangkok National Museum from the 6th March-6th April 1968. Many famous art collectors in Bangkok participated in this exhibition from H.M. the King downwards and it was attended by 77,235 visitors. This volume will discuss Chiengsaen style, U-thong school, Ayutthaya and Rattanakosin periods.
In commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of the International Council of Museums, the National council of museums of Thailand arranged an exhibition of masterpieces from private collections at the Bangkok National Museum from the 6th March-6th April 1968. Many famous art collectors in Bangkok participated in this exhibition from H.M. the King downwards and it was attended by 77,235 visitors. Art objects of Sukothai period, regarded as the best period of Thai art, will be described.
In commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of the International Council of Museums, the National council of museums of Thailand arranged an exhibition of masterpieces from private collections at the Bangkok National Museum from the 6th March-6th April 1968. Many famous art collectors in Bangkok participated in this exhibition from H.M. the King downwards and it was attended by 77,235 visitors. Now the objects of the Lopburi style will be described.
In commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of the International Council of Museums, the National council of museums of Thailand arranged an exhibition of masterpieces from private collections at the Bangkok National Museum from the 6th March-6th April 1968. Many famous art collectors in Bangkok participated in this exhibition from H.M. the King downwards and it was attended by 77,235 visitors. This volume mentions the ancient objects of Indian Amaravati or early Singhalese and of Dvaravati styles.
