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The Junk Vessel with Adorned Pagodas
Bangkok
ArchitectureThe Junk Vessel with Adorned Pagodas

The junk is made of bricks and stucco and similar to a Teochew junk. The bow is facing south to Chao Phraya River. The stern is facing north. The room on the stern enshrines the Buddha image and the Buddha footprint. A large adorned pagoda is enshrined in the middle and another small adorned pagoda is enshrined at the bow. The design of the adorned pagodas is composed of a set of three lion-footed bases with Bua Klum (a group of lotus petal) under the in bell-shaped part. The spire part is composed of a group of lotus petal vine, the tapering finial, and the topmost orb. An adorned pagoda is a style which was evident since the late Ayutthaya and was very popular in King Rama III period.