DP70_31 - A view of the vihan at Wat Phra Singh, Chiangmai, Thailand

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CreatorDorothy PelzerDescriptionBuilt in the late Lanna style in 1806 or 1811, the vihan is a closed structure with brick walls and a wooden facade. The entrance staircase is guarded by nagas. Phra Buddha Singh, an early Lanna bronze image brought from Chiang Rai in 1400, is housed here. However, the head is a replica of the original image stolen in 1922Date Original26 May 1964CountryThailand

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SubjectWat Phra SinghChiangmaiThailandTemplesNaga (Mythical serpent)Vihan (Lecture hall)

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