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King Prajadhipok sitting on the Octagonal Throne during the coronation ceremony

unknown1926-02-25

King Prajadhipok Museum

King Prajadhipok Museum
Bangkok, Thailand

The Octagonal Throne, made of fig wood and placed under the seven-tier white umbrella, represents eight cardinal directions of the kingdom. The King Prajadhipok during his coronation sits upon it and receives blessings and holy water from each direction, starting from the east and finishing in the northeast.

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  • Title: King Prajadhipok sitting on the Octagonal Throne during the coronation ceremony
  • Creator: unknown
  • Date Created: 1926-02-25
King Prajadhipok Museum

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