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SculpturePhra Puttha Manusanak
It is the standing Buddha image on lotus lion-footed base. King Prajadhipok initiative of building the Buddha is also inscribed on the base. Both arms are elevated. The palms are facing outward and the fingers are extended upwards or it is called the attitude of stopping the rainstorm. The fingertips are not even in length. The robe is worn covering both shoulders. The robe is wavy folded naturally worn over Sabong which also can be detected from the streak underneath. The wavy folded style of robes represents the realistic concept, however other features of the Buddha are still the same such as the calm face, low-glancing eyes, long ears, small hair coils, and there is a low Ushnisha under a flame halo and decorated with five-tiered golden perforated Chatra
SculpturePhra Puttha Panya Akka
The Buddha image is standing on the lotus lion-footed pedestal which there is the inscription of King Chulalongkorn’s royal initiative about building the Buddha image. The image is performing Pang Pratan Apai on both hands or it is called the attitude of stopping the rainstorm. Four fingertips are all even in length. The image wears the robe covering both shoulders but separated on the chest, the same style as the monks of Ramana Nikaya. The robe is wavy folded naturally worn over Sabong which also can be detected from the streak underneath. The wavy folded style of robes represents the realistic concept. The face looks young and calm like a real person. The ears are shrunken but other features of the Buddha are still the same such as the small tightly hair coils with the flame halo. It is decorated with perforated 5-tiered golden Chatra over the head.
PaintingThe paintings of Chala Bhi Chati Tale
There is the Inscription at the bottom of the pillars read;“The Buddhist Proverbs of the tale of ‘Chala Bhi Chati are explained as follow;”1. Kanha Bhi Chatiya - The ones who were born black and follow black (dark), representing their harsh upbringing with low social status and poverty which makes them follow the dark side to the evil path. 2. Kanha Bhi Chatiya - The ones who were born black but follow the white (bright) path which means the merit way of life. 3. Kanha Bhi Chatiya - The ones who were born black but determined to reach nirvana, the color of their skins is meaningless. 4. Sukka Bhi Chatiya - The ones who were born white (bright) which means they were born to the high status and wealthiness but follow the dark to evil life. 5. Sukka Bhi Chatiya - The ones who were born white and follow white path. 6. Sukka Bhi Chatiya - The ones who born white and determined to reach nirvana, the color of their skins is meaningless.The paintings of the tale of ‘Chala Bhi Chati’ or six types of humans located in the lower frame of the 6 pairs of the inner principle pillars near the Principle Buddha Image in the following order; 1st pairs: The picture of Lord Buddha receive food offerings on the ivory white background. 2nd pairs: The picture of monks and priests on the white background. 3rd pairs: The picture of Upāsaka and Upāsikā (male and female attendants( wearing white attires on the yellow background. 4th pairs: The picture of the King, Royal family, Brahmins and Elites on the red background. 5th pairs: The picture of judiciaries (judges), Prison Officers, and Inmates on the green background. 6th pairs: The picture of the hunters or poachers on the indigo blue background. When compare with the verses from Tripitaka together with the composition of the paintings, it can be assumed that the paintings are classified to be the depiction of 3 groups of humans;1. The group of people who wish to attain or will attain nirvana - The picture of Lord Buddha and disciples on the first 2 pairs. This group included those who were born and wish to attain nirvana as mentioned in the proverbs. 2. The group of people that follow the white path - The picture of Upāsaka and Upāsikā and the picture of the King, Royal family, Brahmins and Elites reflecting those who behave properly and appropriately to their social status. It should included those who were born low but wish to follow the white path to become decent. 3. The group of people who follow dark path - The picture of judiciaries (judges), Prison Officers, and Inmates and the picture of the hunters or poachers reflecting those who follow the dark path regardless of their social status.
ArchitecturePhra Panya
Phra Panya is a Western-style building that blends with Chinese. It is a masonry building with rectangular layout, 3 floors, each floor has cornice molding around to distinguish each floor. The roof is cover with tile and the gable decorated with Chinese-style tiles, they are western leaf and flower shaped. Central gable decorate with crown. The two sides flanked by a five layer tiered which is the symbolic of Prince Mongkut. Exterior walls are not decorated with patterns. Doors and windows are squares.
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.
