Vat Aham (detail)--lions at entrance

Photographer

Halpern, Joel M. (Joel Martin), 1929-

Date

• 1957

Summary

• This lion (in Lao, "sing") statue is for function as well as display. Note that on the head, one can see a water jug and drinking vessel for thirsty temple goers. The lotus crown on the lion's head seems a most appropriate place for the jug.