Royal articles of use in Lai Rodnam style

Built in the reign of King Rama III

There are 28 paintings in Lai Rodnam style on Ban Plae of doors and windows in Wat Nang Nong chapel. They are paintings of royal articles of use, Crown Jewels, decorations, weapons, and music instruments that are used in royal ceremonies. In the paintings, there are images of the royal regalia such as tiered umbrella, a sunshade and a fan as a background. All of the patterns are in gold leaf on the lacquer background.

Ban Plae is the side wall of the window or the door of a large building such as a chapel or a vihara. When the window is open, this part will be covered and cannot be seen. Many places have no paintings in this area but some do. The painting in this area can be clearly seen when the wondow or the door is closed. There is a painting of royal articles of use and the royal regalia in Lai Rodnam style on the Ban Plae inside the chapel of Wat Nang Nong. This shows the belief in the emperor which relates to the great Emperor Buddha, the principal Buddha in the chapel who is the bejeweled Buddha. It also reflects the concept of realism by creating a model of the royal articles used in royal ceremony.

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