Travel Photography Photos taken by Wardsan
In order to bock the flow of water to Rama's army. Ramakien frieze, Wat Phra Kaeow.
Wat Phra Kaeow
In winter clothes. Wat Phra Kaeow.
Wat Phra Kaeow
Wat Phra Kaeow
Wat Phra Kaeow
At Wat Phra Kaeow
At Wat Phra Kaeow
Ramakien frieze, Wat Phra Kaeow
Sita says no. Ramakien frieze, Wat Phra Kaeow
Ramakien frieze, Wat Phra Kaeow
Ramakien frieze, Wat Phra Kaeow
Ramakien frieze, Wat Phra Kaeow
Wat Phra Kaeow
Ramakien frieze, Wat Phra Kaeow
Asian Civilisations Museum. The Nias islanders, near Sumatra, were famous for their goldwork. But there is no gold nearby. They obtained gold by trading slaves, first with the Malay sultanates, and then with the Dutch. The gold ornaments were used in ceremonies, and their sacred power could only be harnessed by ritual sacrifices of slaves.
The soul of the deceased goes through ten courts before it is reborn. Yama is the presiding judge of the fifth court. Late Qing dynasty, 19th century. Asian Civilisations Museum, Singapore.