RATBURI
In the grotte of Phu Khao, there are some inte-
resting sculptures. There is an image of Lord Bud-
dha in a sitting posture, which is similar to that of Phra
Pathorn.1 Another image is of the ascetic Buddha,
which reminds us of the similar Gandhara sculpture
in the Punjab.3
XAYA
In a sanctuary at Xaya, the decoration on the
principle side consists of the Buddhistic figures and
on the secondary side, of Drahmanic figures. In the
niche is found the figure of a seated Buddha. Some
think that Buddha is here considered as an avatar a
(incarnation) of Visnu and is, therefore, given a se-
/
condary place, while the statues of Siva and Visnit
have been placed in the interior.3 Of the two frag-
ments, which have been brought to Bangkok, one frag-
ment of a statue is remarkable for its execution and
belongs, as appears from the dress, to the Indo-Cambo-
jan group*
VIEXG SRAS
A statue of Vimu has been found here. It has
subsequently been removed to the Museum of Ayuthia.
The religious foundations of Nakhon Sri Tham-
marat are of great importance. There are still found
Siupa, and Vihura, of which only the columns remain,
and great Buddhistic images. The scenes described
1. Hwl p. 220, Fig. 28
2. V/nl Fiir. 22
o
3. Ibid p. 2:28