Discover the distinctive Buddhist art of the Shan peoples, whose sculptures reflect centuries of cultural exchange between Myanmar, Thailand, Laos and the wider Tai world. From their historical origins to the characteristic forms of Shan bronze Buddhas, this tradition reveals a fascinating regional identity.

The crowned Buddha is one of the most fascinating expressions of Burmese Buddhist art, combining the spiritual authority of the Buddha with the visual language of kingship. Discover the origins, symbolism and evolution of this powerful iconography in Myanmar.