The author of this scholarly work reproduces rubbings. I plan to keep these but am interested in the value. It is always served with salads, meats, poultry, fish, and sea food. Of the 33,902 active temples, 31,890 are of the maha nikaya and 1,987 are of the dhammayuttika nikaya orders of the theravada school, while 12 are of the chinese nikaya and are of the anam nikaya orders of. It is a complete set of the rubbings one hundred and fiftytwo of these basreliefs that is presented in this book. Vintage framed thai temple rubbing black figure art on rice paper. Jewelry temple rubbings j j kellner book the first complete reference guide to siam. This is an illustrated book that has been created mainly to be used as a teaching aid manual. Vintage angkor wat thai cambodian temple stone rubbing art on rice paper chariot. It is a gorgeous temple rubbing that is just over 5 12 feet wide measuring 29 tall by 66 wide. Not even sure if their spelling is right on that but found. Its considered to be one of the biggest cult buildings in the world. This site has access to thousands of products from. The indian epic ramayana is the main source of inspiration for thai temple rubbings.
The second temple rubbing was created with emerald green tone chalk and. Typically it is made from black charcoal chalk on a white background. It was built as a temple and mausoleum for king suryavarman ii in 11121152. This is confirmed, of which 33,902 are in current use, according to the office of national buddhism. These are popular souvenirs, usually on sale at the temples. Chinese rubbings collection curiosity digital collections. We promote a huge selection of temple rubbings, among other items such as vintage, glass, clock, silver, plus many more. Characters from the ramakein epic hang on walls in homes or places of business all over thailand. Rice is the mainstay of the siamese diet and economy. Thai temple rubbings all of our thai temple rubbings have been added.
The only markings on the frame is a piece of paper on the back stating its a temple rubbing bangkok, thailand. Sita taken by demonking dasakantha in ramas absence, 1960. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Oct 26, 2011 thai rice and the ceremony of the rice goddess. Temple reliefs of wat pho we have just posted a new article showing the temple rubbings of wat pho that tell the story of the ramakien thai epic we have all 152 rubbings, the part of the story represented in that picture, as well as photos of the actual marble relief that the rubbing came from. Here is some further information about your thai temple rubbing. The government actually banned tourists from taking temple rubbings in the 60s. Wat phra kaew, or temple of the emerald buddha, is thailand s primary and most important temple. So many were actually made a few decades before they were sold. European churches have relief designs on burial vaults of historical significance. A temple has an enclosing wall that divides it from the secular world. Typically it is made from black charcoal chalk on a. From the harvard art museums collections thai rubbing.
In the united states, military and historical monuments are public examples of relief. The fine arts library and harvardyenching library holds rubbings of objects that date from the qin dynasty to the ming dynasty. Bangkok, thailand temple rubbing antique appraisal. You can see that original thai temple rubbings all carry the same general theme. Temples in bangkok, thailand are wat phra kaew and wat pho.
The ramakien is an epic told throughout southeast asia. Thai temple rubbings help, information, and resources. The most common thai temple rubbing material is paper. I enjoyed it, because many thai temple rubbings depict scenes from the ramayana, and it was nice to read the thai version. This version is based on a bas relief mural, whose panels adorn the walls of a temple in thailand. The story of ramakian about the printing of a thai epic the story of ramakian this story was originally printed in the thai year of 2545, with another 7 reprints made since that original. Rice or mulberry paper is wrapped around backside, pic shows. O001 original 1964 thai temple rubbing black ramakean scene from wat po sale. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Thai temple rubbing maroon classical dancing girls from the story of ramakien, two classical dancers entertain the royal guests. The main inspiration for thai temple rubbings has always been the thailand epic ramakien. Rubbings are in perfect condition, frames show some wear and scuffing.
Id like to read this book on kindle dont have a kindle. The author of this scholarly work reproduces rubbings of each panel and weaves the story around them. The story was originally expressed in stone carvings on temple walls throughout thailand. The thai temple rubbings were created with acryliclike chalk on rice paper. It lies within the wall surrounding the temple compound. Highly recommended to anyone interested in thai history, culture, literature, psychology, mythology, or just in search of a good story. Thai temple rubbings help, information, and resources for. The thai version of the legends were first written down in the 18th century, during the ayutthaya kingdom, following the demise of the sukhothai government. Located on northeastern border of java island, on the madura strait, it is one of the earliest port cities in southeast asia.
These beautiful works are made by pressing thin sheets of wet paper into carvings or inscriptions cut in stone or other hard materials and carefully inking the surface to create a copy of the original. This is an illustrated book that has been created mainly to be used as a. For more than 1,500 years rubbings have been a vital medium for preserving chinas art, culture, and history. Rice paper siamese temple moose art antiques prints animals ebay woman. The resulting rubbing has white impressions where the paper was pressed into the. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about thai temple rubbing. Apr 01, 2007 temple rubbings variate greatly in age and the most commons ones found today were made in the 1950s by placing a sheet of saa paper rice paper over the stone temple image which was carved into stone and chaulk is then rubbed over the paper, successfully capturing the image from the stone temple carved design. Temple rubbings were originally sold by monks to fund their education and later adopted by merchants to peddle to tourists. From the story of ramakien, totsagan and palee prepare to fight. Thai temples and temple murals hardcover june 28, 1990 by. Find great deals on ebay for temple rubbing and temple rubbing rice paper. Twothirds of the thai people earn a living from rice farming.
This work of art consists of high quality handmade rice paper hand dyed black and hand painted with rich gold paint. The rubbing was done in blue chalk on rice paper and is professionally. I have three temple rubbings and wonder what they are worth. What inspired most of the rubbings and some of the story that the rubbings help to tell. In this article we take a brief look at some of the history behind thai temple rubbings. The following temple rubbings are available for sale.
Aug 02, 2019 the temple complex is also home to the first public university in thailand, still fully operational today and serving as the home of the thai traditional medical school. Angkor includes a number of majestic temples complexes, the most famous of which is the temple city of angkor wat. They are behind plexiglass with older flat head screws. Vintage thai temple rubbing on rice paper 21 x 21 the story of ramakien phra ram returns with magic deer color buddhist art unframed. From the harvard art museums collections thai rubbing from. Quality rice paper was placed over the intricate designs carved on the stone temple walls. I believe aj is correct about the story and it being thai. Most editions, however, were lost when the city of ayutthaya was destroyed by armies from burma modern myanmar in the year 1767. It also depends on what colors of chalk the artist used to produce such rubbings.
They were hand rubbed by skilled artisans in the early 1960s. Browse our full selection of temple rubbings, or try a simple search for a more specific temple rubbings with the search bar. Temple reliefs of wat pho we have just posted a new article showing the temple rubbings of wat pho that tell the story of the ramakien thai epic we have all 152 rubbings, the part of the story represented in that picture, as well as photos of the. So i watched a buch of utube shorts to see if i could find your pic on a wall that it might have been rubbed off. Is my thai temple rubbing old or a reproduction the ebay. The piece was made with black chalk and has been matted and framed in a gold tone bamboo style moulding. King rama i compiled the thai ramayana in 1807, recasting the ancient sanskrit version with thai names and customs.
Thai rubbing from the east wall of the temple of wat po, bangkok. O000 original 1964 thai temple rubbing black ramakean scene from wat po sale. Vintage original thailand temple rubbing 1960s mulberry rice. The temple rubbings offered below are from the various temples in and around bangkok, thailand. Impression rubbing is no longer permitted by the thai government, as the rubbings diminished the detail of the temples. I do not know the exact age, but they had been in the family of the most recent owner for over 60 years. Is my thai temple rubbing old or a reproduction the ebay community. Portfoliocopysuggested extended activities thai temple rubbings 1. Soerabaja is the capital of the indonesian province of east java and the secondlargest city in indonesia after jakarta. According to the national development planning agency, surabaya is one of the four main. Thai temple art and architecture is the art and architecture of buddhist temples in thailand. Original thai rubbing from the south wall of the temple of wat po, bangkok. O000a original 1964 thai temple rubbing black ramakean scene from wat po sale. Before the printing press, it was common for thais to capture mythic stories by making rubbings, transferring the threedimensional images to rice paper or silk.
Was wondering if anyone could tell me about it and what the value might be on it. Thai ramayana by rama i meet your next favorite book. The story of ramakian thai temple rubbings store and. Benjakaya informs her mother of daskanthas orders alsredesign 5 out of 5 stars 1,720. Modern faux rose gold pink glitter ombre white marble. Background reading for presenters thai temple rubbings.
Help, information, and resources for thai art thai art store. Is anyone familiar with how to date thai temple rubbings. Pair of thai temple rubbings and painted papyrus ebth. John cadet posits the endurance of the events and characters of the thai epic the ramakien within thai society as a sign of this timeless continuum, where fact and fiction, history and legend are indistinguishable.
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