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  Mae Rim Wisdom Eyes Gate

 

Thailand

Near Samnak Pattibat Tham Sanku (fig.), a Buddhist meditation centre on the outskirts of Mae Rim in Chiang Mai province, stands this impressive brick gate, which is adorned with several interesting objects and features.

 

Besides a stupa-like edifice, this structure is topped with a white chattra (fig.) and a pair of Wisdom Eyes (fig.) painted on it, similar to those on stupas in Nepal (fig.). There are also two small Indian-style chattri, i.e. elevated pavilions with a dome-shaped roof, though here in the form of a Thai Phra Malah Biang, i.e. a type of royal hat as worn by King Naresuan in battle (fig.).

 

  Mae Rim Wisdom Eyes Gate

 

In each of these pavilions is the statue of a bare-chested warrior, the one on the left holding a spear, the one on the right with a sword and its sheath. Beside this, there are several statues of fighting cocks (fig.) and some golden swans or hongse (fig.), i.e. Suphanahongse (fig.).

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