
There
is a panel of mother-of-pearl inlaid work of late Ayudhya style. One
room in this house contains a large collection of Buddha images such
as Buddha subduing mara of U-tong style, walking Buddha in the attitude
of dispelling fear, Sukhothai style, 14th century A.D. and beautiful
painting on cloth about Buddha. In a special room called "The Cave
of Ali Baba" on the ground level is an extensive collection of
minerals.
Walking Buddha in
the attitude of dispelling fear. Gilt bronze. Sukhothai style, 14th
century A.D.
Painting
on the wall panel telles the story of Vessantara Jataka.
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Wood panel
of mother-of-pearl inlaid work. Late Ayudhya style, 17th-18th
century A.D.
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