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SculptureYakṣas at the Temple of the Emerald Buddha
The 12 sculptures are made of stucco with colorful glazed porcelain adornments according to Rammakian including different types of crowns, blouses, costumes, pointed sandals, etc. Their bodies were also painted according to the literary work.6 pairs of Yakṣas are as follows: 1.Suriyaphop – Intharachit 2.Mangkonkan – Wirunhok 3.Thotsakhichanthon – Thotsakhiriwan 4.Chakrawat – Atsakanmarasun 5.Thotsakan - Sahatsadecha Maiyarap - Wirunchambang
SculptureSiewkang Gate
The arch consists of two doors. Each set consists of two red rectangular doors, each one gold-plated carved Chinese Thawarabal dress up like Thai Thawarabal and hold the weapons : halberd, sword, dagger and shield on Chinese mixed animals. There are totally four. At first, the black opium was stuck in the mouths of the Thawarabal because people do it for consecrate them. Later, the stain was removed. But it was painted black to show the origin of history. This is a unique feature of the Thawarabal or the Siewkang at Wat Bowonniwet Vihara.
PaintingDvarapala: Golden Painting at the inner wall of Sim Wat Xiang Thong
In Lan Chang Art of Luang Phra Bang school around 25 century BE., the golden painting was very popular. It was mostly decorated inside the building. At the front of Chiang Khong temple, there is a picture of gods honouring the very beautiful Chedi Julamanee. At the side wall of the entrance, there are “gatekeepers”. These keepers hold large Paeonia flowers representing the worship of the “Lord Buddha” who resides in the building. The Paeonia flower is a Chinese flower featuring in Lanna and Lan Chang arts.
PaintingGuardian Deities: Sim Wat Long Khun
Becuase Luang Phra Bang art during 24 century BE. was hugely influenced by Rattanakosin art, the Chinese gatekeepers of the royal taste featured in some temples such as Wat Long Khun, Luang Phra Bang. However, it should be noted that the fact that some royal members of Luang Phra Bang dynasty used to live in Bangkok might have the reason for a big influence of Rattankosin art in thsi area.
SculptureDoorkeeper from Dong Duong
At the Kopura of the Prasat, there is a keeper guarding the gate. The keeper shows offensive expression by holding weapons and has fierce facial expression. Both feet are on beasts. Such as expression shows Chinese influence. However, the costumes of the keeper show the local characteristics of Dong Deung. The crown is decorated with a large lotus bud (Phum Kham Bin). The keeper is also topless and the cloth wearing also shows a strong characteristic of the local Cham
SculptureDoorkeeper from Dong Duong
At the Kopura of the Prasat, there is a keeper guarding the gate. The keeper shows offensive expression by holding weapons and has fierce facial expression. Both feet are on beasts. Such as expression shows Chinese influence. However, the costumes of the keeper show the local characteristics of Dong Deung. The crown is decorated with a large lotus bud (Phum Kham Bin). The keeper is also topless and the cloth wearing also shows a strong characteristic of the local Cham
SculptureDoorkeeper with ferocious face
This keeper show a strong characteristic of Dong Deung. That is to say, it has connected eyebrows, protuding eyes, thick lips, large nose and a mustache. The ferocius expression confirms that it was a keeper beforehand. The crown is decorated with three lotus buds, which is a popular characteristic of Dong Deung art.
SculptureGuardian Sculpture
Guardian Sculpture is carved with full-costume, wearing headwear with cylinder hair style as the trait of the sculptures of Angkor Era. The Guardian wears a curved belt and strap (belly belt), the over the trunks brocade with frilly dress. The selvage is in the fish tail pattern in the front while the side lies unnaturally which is the trait of Angkor Art.
