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A number of colossal images in bronze exist.

Most notable of these are the Phra Ong Teu ( 16th century ) of Vientiane, the Phra Ong Teu of Sam Neua, the image at Vat Chantabouri ( 16th century ) in Vientiane and the image at Vat Manorom ( 14th century ) in Luang Phrabang, which seems to be the oldest of the colossal sculptures.

The Manorom Buddha, of which only the head and torso remain, shows that colossal bronzes were cast in parts and assembled in place.