Krishna Subduing Kaliya Ban Phluang Baphuon style, 1050-1066
	Krishna Subduing Kaliya Muang Tam Baphuon style, 11th century

Two Baphuon Style Lintels

A superficial comparison of these lintels, both carved in the 11th century and presenting an identical subject (see: Muang Tam), discloses differences in the treatment of the garland (for example, its thin supporting "pillars," in the case of Ban Phluang), the surround above Krishna's head, and the placement of Krishna's hands and feet relative to the snake. These could be due to regional variation (garland, surround) as well as individual execution (position of hands and feet). Both are considered examples of the "Baphuon" style, in this case because Krishna is present in the scene. Other examples of this style substitute a god on his vehicle for the figure of Krishna.