17-The Buddha Image of Dvaravati Period

Nakhon Chai Si, was an ancient city located in Nakhon Pathom province. The city was presumably the most important city of the Dvaravati period which dominated central Thailand. A large number of religious monuments discovered here have shown the unique artistic style inspired by Hinayana Buddhism. One of the outstanding characteristics of Dvaravati civilization is gigantic Buddha images in the teaching posture-seated with his feet resting on the floor.