Explore Lanna Buddhist art, from Haripunchai and King Mangrai to Chiang Mai, Lion Lord Buddha types, Sukhothai influence and the golden age of northern Thai sculpture.

The famous Lion Type 1 Buddha has long fascinated collectors and scholars of Lanna art. Explore the changing interpretation of these distinctive northern Thai bronzes, from their early classification as ancient masterpieces to the more complex understanding of their historical development.

The traditional classification of early Sukhothai Buddhas is not as straightforward as it may seem. Taking a closer look at Wat Tra Kuan and the archaeological evidence, this article questions the conventional use of the term “Tra Kuan Buddha” and examines what it can really tell us about the origins of Sukhothai sculpture.