Guide : The Emerald Buddha is the most venerated Buddha image among the Thai people. Its name is derived from its emerald-green color. In face the image is carved from a large piece of green jade.
Tourist : The Emerald Buddha is made of green jade, then?
Guide : That’s correct.
Tourist : What period does it belong to?
Guide : Judging from its style, it belongs to the Chiang Saen school.
Tourist : What are the traits of Buddha images of this period?
Guide : Buddha images of this period usually have a round or oval face, with either a lotus-bud halo or a flame-like halo, and a corpulent body.