The Chao Sam Phraya
National Museum
The head of Buddha image from Wat Thamikaraj.
U-Thong style
which featuring the image can be dated back to the period before the
establishment of Ayutthaya Capital City
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This
is on Rochana Road, opposite the city wall. It houses various
antique bronze Buddha images and famous carved panels and
different kings of Buddhist altars. A receptacle at the Thai
Pavilion contains relics of Lord Buddha and objects of art more
than 500 years old. The museum also has a substantial collection
of local artifacts.
Caparisoned elephant gold, encrusted with Gem,
Ayutthaya style, early 15th century A.D.
The
museum is open everyday except Monday and Tuesday and National
Holidays from 9.00 a.m.-4.00 p.m.
Model of round or bell-shaped stupa
gold inland with Gem, Ayutthaya style, early 15th century A.D.
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