Pagoda at the Marble MountainsThe Cambodians also seem to be opposed to bland undecorated banisters. But unlike the Vietnamese dragons, the Cambodians greatly favor the mythological seven-headed Naga.
Wat Phnom, Phnom Penh
Friday, September 02, 2005
Banisters
For some reason, throughout time the people living in Vietnam have clearly never been happy with the idea of simply having a simple rounded banister to accompany a flight of stairs. They are much more keen on complex, intricately carved, stylized dragons. They vary from the bulbously cartoonish to the fiercely theatrical. Sometimes they are partially painted as well.
Pagoda at the Marble Mountains
The Cambodians also seem to be opposed to bland undecorated banisters. But unlike the Vietnamese dragons, the Cambodians greatly favor the mythological seven-headed Naga.
Pagoda at the Marble MountainsThe Cambodians also seem to be opposed to bland undecorated banisters. But unlike the Vietnamese dragons, the Cambodians greatly favor the mythological seven-headed Naga.
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I really like those pictures! That is amazing how intricate they can get!
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