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Hamyon with upper Chinese keys band and a large central lotus flower

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Kamthieng House Museum of The Siam Society

Kamthieng House Museum of The Siam Society
Bangkok, Thailand

Lintel forming simple spanrail arch. 3 layers of decorative edging --upper lotus border above Chinese keys band, which surmounts a band of superimposed layers of petals, fanning out from a central tablet flower. The principal design consists of a large central lotus flanked by 2 smaller lotus flower. Leaves arise in pairs from above each flower, the arch is edged with 2 similar large leaves, and small rosettes are scattered among the leaves. The combination of varied designs results in a heavy appearance.

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  • Title: Hamyon with upper Chinese keys band and a large central lotus flower
  • Creator Lifespan: Not Applicable - Not Applicable
  • Creator Nationality: Unknown
  • Creator Gender: Unknown
  • Creator Death Place: Not Applicable
  • Creator Birth Place: Not Applicable
  • Date: Not Applicable - Not Applicable
  • n/a: Unknown
  • Physical Dimensions: w75 x h63 cm.
  • Provenance: The Siam Society's carved wood collection since 1965
  • Type: Wood carving
  • Rights: The Siam Society
Kamthieng House Museum of The Siam Society

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