Trân

Refers to the period marking the Trân dynasty (1225-1400 CE) characterized by a strong resurgence of Buddhist-inspired art and political stability. In sculpture, the period reflects a combination of Chinese styles, as reflected in the use of the lotus base and drapery, and of Cham styles, as reflected in the dominance of symmetry and slender, rhythmic constructions and in facial features such as large eyes, high nose, and thick lips. Naturalistic stone figures of animals on tomb sites are prevalent during this period as evidenced by the tomb of King Tran Hien Tong (1329-1341 CE) featuring a reclining water buffalo and dog. Architecture of this period imitates the forms used during the Ly dynasty, featuring brick and stone construction, lower external walls adorned with bas-relief carvings of flowers, leaves, waves, clouds, higher external walls that depicted dragon images, sanctuaries, doors of iron-wood, and incense-burning halls.