Architectural Fragment

97-9-2

From: Thailand | Bangkok | Wat Chalerm Phra Kiat

Curatorial Section: Asian

Object Number 97-9-2
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Thai
Provenience Thailand | Bangkok | Wat Chalerm Phra Kiat
Period Chakri Dynasty
Date Made 19th Century
Section Asian
Materials Stucco
Iconography Flower
Description

Flower-shaped architectural fragment from Wat Chalerm Phra Kiat found in the river above Bangkok. Stucco. Five large petals. Originally four smaller inner petals with round center. One of the smaller petals are missing. Hand molded with deeply impressed lines. Back side attached to irregular-shaped blob of stucco. Base is flat with piece of iron imbedded in stucco.

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Sarah M. Bekker, 1997
Other Number V50.95.2 - Sarah Bekker and Freer Original List

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