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ArchitectureRoyal Tombs of Wat Rajabophit Sathitmahasimaram
1.Sunantanusaowari is an open building with a roof topped with a bell-shaped Chedi finial, decorated with golden mosaics. It is the tomb of Sunantan Kumarirattana, Queen Consort of King Rama V and Princess Karnaponpetcharatna Sopangkatassaneeyaluk.2.Rangsiwattana is a four-porched building with connecting annexes to the north and south porches. The central building are topped with a bell-shaped Chedi roof finial which is decorated with golden mosaics; while the north and south porches have bell shaped Chedi roof finials painted white. It is the tomb of Srisawarintra, Queen Consort of King Rama V and her royal house.3.Saowapapraditsathan is similar to Rangsiwattana, that is, it is a four-porched building with connecting annexes to the north and south porches. The central building has a bell-shaped Chedi roof decorated with golden mosaics; while the north and south porches have bell shaped Chedi roof finials painted white. It is the tomb of Sripatcharintra, Queen Consort of King Rama V and her royal house. 4. Sukhumalnaruemit is a building which has roof finial as a bell-shaped Chedi decorated with golden mosaics. It is the tomb of Sukhumalmarasi, Queen Consort of King Rama V, Prince Poripatra Sukhumpan, Samlee Boonnak, a concubine of King Rama V and Boriphat Royal house
ArchitectureUbosot Wat Ratbophit Sathitmahasimaram
The interior of Ubosot represents the combination of Thai traditional art and western art. Walls and ceilings are decorated with golden floral-foliage motifs, as well as between each window which represents the Unalom sign and the alphabet จ. which is the first letter of the name of King Rama V.The interior central door pediment represents the Emblem of Thailand in the reign of King Rama V which comprises the Royal Regalia, the Emblem of the Royal House of Chakri, Erawan elephant, a white elephant, a Kris, Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao, seven-tiered umbrella flanked by a lion and a Gajasimha. The upper wall was painted in narrative scenes designed by Prince Prawit Chumsai, a significant artist and craftsman in the reign of King Rama V. In the middle of Ubosot, there is the main Buddha Image in meditation seated in cross-legged position on an Italian marble pedestal. The image is made of bronze and gold. The gold used was once the King Rama V’s ornament since his childhood. Over the Buddha Image, there is a Royal Nine-tiered white umbrella which was once used in the Royal funeral of King Rama V. Beneath the marble pedestal, relics of King Rama II, King Rama III, King Rama IV, King Rama V and King Rama VII were kept.
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.
ArchitectureWat Ratbophit Sathitmahasimaram
The Ubosot is in Thai traditional style. The masonry building has wooden roof with ceramics tiles. The wall is furnished with five-colored glazed porcelain tiles and deity motifs. The roof structure was built from wood and roofing with ceramics tile and decorated with Thai traditional ornament. The main pediment illustrates a seven headed elephant carrying a pedestal tray with a coronet flanked by tiered-umbrellas held by a lion and a Gajasimha (half elephant and lion). The second pediment depicts Narayana on GarudaGlided and stucco door and window pediments are in a traditional Thai roof form with decoration. The interior door panels are adorned with lacquer and glided lotus bud or Phum Khao Bin motifs; while the exterior of each door panel illustrates five different first class Royal Decorations, namely the Ancient and Auspicious Order of the Nine Gems, the Most Illustrious Order of the Royal House of Chakri, Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao, Knight Grand Cross (First Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant, and Knight Grand Cross (First Class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand. The interior of the Ubosot was decorated in Neo-Gothic style of the western art, and the Ubosot also enshrines the principal Buddha Image named Phra Phuttha Angkhirot.The bell-shaped Chedi with round ground plan features a bell-shaped Gharbhaya supported by a multi-tiered flower garland moulding with a five-coloured-glazed porcelain decoration similar to that of the Ubosot’s interior wall. The Chedi is in a galleried-enclosure with a colored-glazed porcelain tiled roof. Round pillars supporting the gallery are made of marble and come with lotus capitals. The Vihāra is a traditional Thai building which is similar to the Ubosot but has some different features, that is, the Vihāra is smaller than the Ubosot. Its wooden window and door panels are not pearl-inlaid, but they are carved in Royal Decoration patterns, lacquered, gilded and painted.
ArchitectureMonument of King Rama I
The statue of King Rama I is seated on a throne, and his face turns towards Triphet road. The King dons Thai Royal attire with the Royal Regalia, and a hat. His hands are holding a sword lying on his lap. A marble wall was at the backside with a faux door. Behind the statue, 2 columns bear a pediment adorned with garlands, and an Unalom sign is carved above. The wall behind bears an inscription telling the foundation of the monument. The wall was later elevated. The floral and ornament offering pedestal trays, flanked by 2 fountains, stand in front of the statue. A low concrete fence with rounded columns and some Thai patterns is located in front of the statue. There is also a bas-relief crafted in Privy Seal of the Chakri Dynasty, flanked by 2 elephants.
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.
ArchitectureNarai Song Suban Pavilion Barge H.M. King Rama IX
The figurehead of the royal barge is a statue of 4-armed Narayana who holds divine weapons in each hand, namely a Trishula, mace, Chakra, and conch. Wearing royal attire with a multi-tiered crown on his head, the god mounts over Garuda. The wooden prow is carved, red-lacquered, and adorned with deep blue glass mosaics. The hull is painted red and decorated with flame and vegetal motifs. The Kanya Throne is fixed to the central part of the royal barge. The stern is adorned with flame motifs instead of Garuda’s remiges and rectrices.
