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Maitreya Bodhisattva’s head
Bangkok
SculptureMaitreya Bodhisattva’s head

The Maitreya Bodhisattva’s head is a convex sculpture located on a cave wall but it was secretly extracted. The face of the sculpture is long with arched eyebrows. The eyes are look downward. The nose and the mouth are well balanced. The long hair is put up in a bun above the head in a large cylinder shape. The layers of hair form an image of a stupa in the middle of the bun.

Bodhisattva’s head
Bangkok
SculptureBodhisattva’s head

This Bodhisattva’s head was damaged but it has been preserved until it was restored. The face of the sculpture is long with arched eyebrows. The eyes look downward. Originally, some jewels or valuables may had been buried inside the eyes but they had disappeared. The nose and the mouth are well balanced between a mustache. The long hair is put up in a bun above the head in a large cylinder shape. The hair is decorated with layers of Fish Roe Pearls. The symbol that was placed in the middle of the bun was lost. Therefore, it is unknow which Bodhisattva this sculpture is.

Maitreya Bodhisattva
Bangkok
SculptureMaitreya Bodhisattva

Maitreya Bodhisattva is in a standing position with its eyes open. In the center of its head, its long hair is put up into a bun decorated with an image of a stupa. This symbol suggests that this sculpture is Maitreya Bodhisattva. Both arms are missing. The upper part of the body is bare and the lower part is with thin shorts without stripes.

Bodhisattva
Bangkok
SculptureBodhisattva

The Bodhisattva is in a standing position with its eyes closed conveying peace. In the center of the head, long hair is put up in a ponytail. There are 4 arms but the right arm at the back is missing. The fingers are bended as if to hold onto something. The upper part of the body is bare and the lower part is with thin shorts without stripes.

Buddha image Sheltered by a Naga
Nakhon Ratchasima
SculptureBuddha image Sheltered by a Naga

The Buddha image is sitting in a cross-legged position. The shin is as sharp as of the real person. The image wears a slanted yellow rope. The rope is very thin with no stripes. The face of the image is calm, the eyes are closed, the corner of the mouth slightly lifted, the hair curls in spiral, the frame of the face is a little convex. There are 3 layers of Naga supporting the image and in the back of the image, there are many Naga’s heads.

The lintel from the north of Prasat Khao Noi
Prachin Buri
SculptureThe lintel from the north of Prasat Khao Noi

It is a rectangular-shaped lintel. Straight lines with curved ends cross the center of the lintel. The lines are decorated with 5 oval patterns; the inside and outside of the oval patterns are decorated. Under the straight lines are engraved patterns of garlands and a bunch of flowers. Next to both curved ends there is a standing lion supported by a square base. The lower part of the base shows Kanok pattern.

The lintel from the north of Prasat Khao Noi
Prachin Buri
SculptureThe lintel from the north of Prasat Khao Noi

It is a rectangular-shaped lintel. The middle is engraved with 4 consecutive curved circles. The confluence of each arc is decorated with an oval pattern. Inside the oval pattern is decorated with an image of an angel on a vehicle. Under the curved lines are engraved patterns of garlands and a bunch of flowers. Next to both curved ends is a dragon facing inward with Its mouth open as if it is blowing out an arc of fire. There is an image of a person sitting above the dragon and the dragon is supported by a square base.

The Chiang Yan Chedi
Lamphun
ArchitectureThe Chiang Yan Chedi

This chedi is a five pointed top castle shaped chedi with three layers of overlapping bases, supporting the upturned lotus base and ruenthat with arches on all four sides, decorated with stucco. Above the ruenthat is replica chedi in all four corners. The center is a bell-shaped chedi in a circular plan, adorned with various elements, but the top is missing.