Gilded Buddhas

These are just a few examples from a whole series of Buddha statues at Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham. The variety in their facial features is remarkable. It is likely that different people (local monks?) served as models for the sculptors, resulting in this vivid diversity.

Photo of the week: Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham, Luang Prabang, Laos 2020

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