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SculptureReplica of Angkor Wat
The replica of Angkor Wat was built in a square plan. The main tower, the highest building at the centre of the plan, was built on three descending levels in a cloistered enclosure order. Each cloister or gallery consists of columns and connecting roof. A gopura or entrance is in the middle of each side of the galleries, the 4 corners feature superimposed pediments. Since it is not an exact replication, the proportion and details of the replica are different from the original sanctuary: the tired roofs of the main tower and subordinate towers are those of pagodas in Thai arts.
SculptureRock Carving depicting blessing scenes
The rectangular rock carving with shallow holes in the middle and on four sides. These holes are surrounded by lotus petals. These might be used to put fragrances during rituals. There are 2 elephants showering a woman on the top part of the carving. This is called “Kachalaksami” or “Abhiseksri” by some scholars. There are auspicious symbols at the bottom, some of which are high utilities. These include whip, thunder, fan, umbrella, snare, fish, couch shell and a pot and are carved as pairs
SculptureGod Shiva
God Shiva is standing on a square base. Both hands are at hip’s level.The square-serious face, eyes decorated with pearls, a third-eye in the middle of the forehead, the hair curled in a decorated bell shape, sharped earrings, all of these are the clear influence of Brahmanism in Lopburi or Khmer culture in Thailand. The top part of the body is decorated with filter neck and bracelet. The lower part appears shorts with three layers seem in the middle; they are decorated with flowers. The fabric is beautifully decorated. It is related to Lopburi arts or Bayon style of Khmer arts in Thailand. At the same time, the decorated flowers are similar to central Ayutthaya style.
SculptureGod Vishnu
The sculpture is in the standing posture on the base wearing the cylinder shape crown which is the distinct characteristic of the early style of Vishnu in Thailand and similar with Vishnu of Pallava Dynasty Art.The sculpture has 4 arms as follow the conventional Iconology of God Vishnu.The front right hand lies down to the belly level, hypothesized to held the clod before but has been broken off. The front left hand hold the mace but the mace part has been broken and only the dandle is left. The. The back hands are broken off. When compare to other Vishnu sculptures, it is hypothesized that the left hand would held Chakra and the right hand hold Shankha according to Vishnu iconology. This statue is of Pallava Art. The upper body is naked while the lower part wears Tothi or the thin panung. The piece of long cloth is tied around the hip through the thigh. The sculptor who crafted this statue might be worried about it being fragile, he made the front arms attached to the mace and the tothi. Moreover, the front pleat of the brocade is long down to the base which make the statue has 5 points to carry the weight; the 2 feet, the front pleat, the seam of body cloth and the mace.
SculptureGod Vishnu
The sculpture is in the standing posture on the base wearing the cylinder shape crown which is the distinct characteristic of the early style of Vishnu in Thailand and similar with Vishnu of Pallava Dynasty Art.The sculpture has 4 arms as follow the conventional Iconology of God Vishnu.The front right hand lies down to the belly level, hypothesized to held the clod before but has been broken off. The front left hand hold the mace but the mace part has been broken and only the dandle is left. The. The back hands are broken off. When compare to other Vishnu sculptures, it is hypothesized that the left hand would held Chakra and the right hand hold Shankha according to Vishnu iconology. This statue is of Pallava Art. The upper body is naked while the lower part wears Tothi or the thin panung. The piece of long cloth is tied around the hip through the thigh. The sculptor who crafted this statue might be worried about it being fragile, he made the front arms attached to the mace and the tothi. Moreover, the front pleat of the brocade is long down to the base which make the statue has 4 points to carry the weight; the 2 feet, the front pleat and the mace.
SculptureGod Vishnu
The sculpture is in the standing posture wears the cylinder shape crown which is the distinct characteristic of the early style of Vishnu in Thailand.The sculpture has 4 arms follow the conventional Iconology of God Vishnu. The front right hand is in the forgiving gesture, the back right one holds the mace, the front left hand holds Shankha (conch shell) at the hip level, the back left hand is lost but presumably to hold Chakra. The position of each hands with the carried objects are visible in the Northern Indian Art prior the 10th Buddhist Century. The upper body is naked while the lower part wears Tothi or the thin panung. The piece of long cloth is tied around the hip through the thigh. The characteristic is comparable to Southern Indian Art prior the 10th Buddhist Century.
ArchitecturePrasat Phum Pone
Prasat Phum Pone includes four building in various sizes standing in a north-south axis. They are, excluding the main tower, remains of a building’s base whereas the main tower is in an excellent condition.The tower is a brick structure and built in the square plan which facing east. It opens to the east leading to the cella. The other three sides feature blind doors. At the four corners are decorated with pilasters. Multi-tiered roof forms the tower’s superstructure. The interior of the tower was damaged, in place of the statue and its pedestal, there is a large hole. Other remains are postholes at four corners and a sandstone conduit at the northern wall.
ArchitecturePrasat Phanom Rung
Prasat Phanom Rung is a massive monument on a hill-top and faces east. Principal buildings from the front or the east leading to the central sanctuary are as follow;1. Greek-cross entrance gate (gopura) - only a laterite base remains, the upper parts are possibly made of wood.2. Disrobing pavilion, north of the entrance gate3. Processional walkway, beyond the entrance gate, flanked by pillars. The walkway is then terminated by the Naga bridge with a cross-shaped terrace4. The Naga bridge leads to the 5 sets of upper stairway climbing up the inner sanctuary, namely the central sanctuary and other principal buildings.5. Outside of the gallery to the east, there is a base of a building probably a wooden hall which explains why its main body was already gone as wood is not a sustainable material. A large amount of roof tiles were uncovered in the area. The layout of the floor plan is in a cross-shaped form leaving 4 ditches on the ground. This building used to connect to a colonnade, now ruined, enclosing the sandstone gallery6. The sandstone and laterite gallery with gopuras on all four sides surrounding the main sanctuary and other minor buildings. 7. The main sandstone sanctuary surrounded by the gallery faces east. Apart from the main sanctuary other minor buildings in the compound are two brick towers to the north, the lesser tower to the southwest and two rectangular plan libraries to the northeast and southeast.
