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SculptureThe lintel from the middle Prasat Khao Noi
There are two Magaras engraved on both ends facing inward, spitting out four arc circles. It looks like there is a figure riding on top of the Magara and the bottom of the Magara has a base to support it. In the center and crescent areas where the curved patterns meet, there is an oval pattern or a three coin-shaped circle pattern. There are patterns of beads all around the edges of the curved circles. At the edges of the coin-shape circle pattern are both rosary and curled leaf patterns. Inside each coin-shaped circle engraved a deity on a vehicle while at the center within the curved patterns engraved four flower petals. Above the curved pattern, there is an upright leaf pattern and the bottom part of the curve engraved in garland patterns and inside each garland is a wavy leaf; they are the same size. The aforementioned details can be compared to the 7th Prasat Sombor Prikuk on the south.
SculptureTap Lang ThalaBoriwat (ThalaBoriwat Lintels)
The lintel was damaged and was broken into two pieces. One of them was lost, another one was carved into an image of the Magara facing the curved circle. The front of the Magara’s mouth appears straight edges to tie with the curve. Inside the curve is plain with no decoration but the edges on the top and bottom of the curve are decorated with rosaries. Under the circle, a garland pattern and the pattern of the garland with triangular leaf pattern inside were carved; the middle bunch of the garland is the largest. The area where each side of the curve converges appears an image of Krut Yut Naga inside a coin-shaped circle. The Krut has a human face and only the face and the body of the Krut are exposed.
SculptureTap Lang ThalaBoriwat (ThalaBoriwat Lintels)
It is in a broken condition with some missing parts. The rest shows an image of a large Magara head spitting out one big arch. This arch circle is decorated with beads on both sides. At the center of the lintel here is an oval pattern or a pattern of a large coin with Krut Yut Naga inside. A coin-shaped circle has a spiral edge instead of a rosary pattern. A Krut or Garuda that is inside the coin-shaped circle has a face like a human face with a bun hairstyle wearing large round earrings. Its body is fat with the belt fasten and a cloth hanging from the front. Each hand of the Krut is holding back a one-head Naga. Both of the legs are mimicking legs of a bird on the edge of a coin-shaped circle. Beneath the curve which emerges from the mouth of the Magara and a coin-shaped circle, a garland pattern was carved; the middle bunch of the garland under the circle is larger than the others. This is an old garland pattern that is popularly used on early versions of ThalaBoriwat lintel.
SculptureHun Wang Na (The Crown Prince’s puppets)
The Puppets’ bodies were made of light weight soft texture wood. They were drilled to thread the strings for controlling. The head was also made out of similar wood and attached with strings, and the face is decorated with lacquer, paper Marché and painting.Male puppets usually wear a theatrical crown and tiara as coiffeur, while the costume and jewelry are similar to those of Khon, and likewise female puppets. The male puppets usually wear loose, straight legged, calf length trousers with deep embroidered hems under a draped brocade his wrappers that is padded at the sides, horizontally pleated in back and vertically pleated in front. The female puppets usually wear long, embroidered, upper-body garment that combines cape and shoulder cloth, over a simple base consisting of a snug bodice and wrap skirt. Furthermore, high social ranked female puppets such as princess or queen wear a theatrical crown. Yaksa queen or princess puppets wear a pointed tiara; whilst servant puppets wear a flame tiara.
SculptureLacquered with Mother of Pearl inlaid panels depicting first class Royal Decorations
The Mother of Pearl inlaid panels concist of 5 Royal Decorations as follows: 1.the Ancient and Auspicious Order of the Nine Gems, 2.the Most Illustrious Order of the Royal House of Chakri, 3.Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao, 4.Knight Grand Cross (First Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant, and 5.Knight Grand Cross (First Class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand. Made of small shards of pearl, each of these motifs is surrounded by a shoulder strap and a chain depicting the initial of the King Rama 9’s name, namely จ.ป.ร. and the Emblem of the Royal House of Chakri. These motifs represent the high-ranked Royal Decorations.
SculptureAnanta Nagaraja Royal Barge
The prow was crafted as Ananta Nagaraja or seven-headed nāga. In the middle part of the barge, a small pavilion is placed for carrying Katina cloth, enshrining important Buddha Images, and accommodating the kings. The exterior hull was painted green, while the interior was painted red.
SculptureSuvarnahamsa Royal Barge
The prow was crafted as a swan figure, as well as flame and vegetal motifs with lacquered, gilded and glass mosaic decoration. The exterior was painted with black lacquer, and the interior was red ochre painted. The Kanya Throne is fixed to the middle part of the royal barge. Curtains are hung on around the Throne which serves to accommodate the Kings and the royal family members. During a royal ceremony, the finial mouth of the swan figurehead will be adorned with a white Nepalese yak’s tassel the end of which is decorated with a crystal pendant.
SculpturePhra Mahapichai Ratcharot
The lower part of the royal chariot contains 4 wheels, the front or prow of the chariot is decorated with Naga’s head and flame motifs, and the stern in the rear is adorned with Naga’s tail and flame motifs. The central part of the royal chariot contains superimposed pedestals with Thepphanom figurines above which a small pavilion with multi-tiered pointed roof is enshrined. Curtains with tassels hang down along the four indented poles. The pavilion’s base is carved in traditional Thai patterns featuring floral and flame patterns, notched and trimmed leaf patterns, and deities performing the Añjali Mudrā. The whole components of the pavilion with multi-tiered pointed roof are gilded and decorated with colored-glass mosaics.
