In between 25th.Dec.CE1956-13th.Jan.CE1957,Somdej Prasabgharaj Dhammayana Maha Theraj(Bountan)Vat Mai,the chief-monk of Laos with senior monks of Luangprabang been to visited India and pilgrimage the pass way Buddha image(posing sleep)in Kusinara city.Sathou Pattaman(Oun) Pattaramuni Vat Mai told that:18 elbows length,stick the gold leaf all over the body and beautifully,special point the eyes is slowly sleepy feature,and some one during pilgrimages had the tear run out,because feel miss Buddha so much!(from left-right)Sathou Nyai Khamchan Virachitto Vat Saen,Sathou Nyai Khamfan Silasangvaro Vat Kili,Sathou Nyai Pattaman Pattaramuni Vat Mai,Sathou Maha Chanthao Chantavong who's taking a photo,Sathou Fanh Tissavangso Vat Mai,Maha Shamlan Vat Ongtheu Vientiane.This potograph was probaly taken by Maha Chanpheng Phetmouangswa who was their follower.(information from note book in occasion been to celebrated the half Buddhist era ceremony in Sri Langka by Sathou Nyai Pattaman Pattaramuni Vat Mai Luangprabang).
Original material consists of: silver gelatine DOP print.
