Wat Racha Burana was the cremation site of Chao Sam Phraya's closest family; his
father King Intharacha (r. 1409-1424) and his two elder brothers. The findings could
conclude that the cremated remains of the King were buried with his most important
belongings: the crown, the five principal regalia, the royal utensils, a large number of other
properties, religious items and offerings.
The royal crown and the scepter are said to be one of the looted items, never to be
recovered. Some of the principal royal regalia could fortunately be retrieved.
The highlight is a golden sword known as "Phra Saeng Khan Chai Sri". The Royal
Victory Sword could have belonged to King Intharacha (r. 1409-1424). The sword is
115 cm long and contained in a golden scabbard decorated with floral and flame-like
vegetal motifs studded with a variety of gems. The handle is made of quartz crystal,
gilded and laid in with gems. The blade was made of iron and double-edged. The knob
of the handle is beautiful decorated with precious stones. With exception of the sword,
the other found royal regalia were miniature imitations likely especially made for the
funeral.
A number of Royal Utensils for the personal use of the monarch were also found,
comprising water pots, betel-nut sets, trays and boxes. Various ornaments such as
necklaces, bracelets, bangles and rings were also found in the crypt. Royal clothing
unfortunately, with exception of the ones weaved in gold thread, disintegrated when they
came in contact with the air, when the "archeologists" tried to remove them.
A second room houses an exhibition of golden offerings discovered in situ in the
Wat Racha Burana was the cremation site of Chao Sam Phraya's closest family; his father King Intharacha (r. 1409-1424) and his two elder brothers. The findings could conclude that the cremated remains of the King were buried with his most importantbelongings: the crown, the five principal regalia, the royal utensils, a large number of other properties, religious items and offerings.The royal crown and the scepter are said to be one of the looted items, never to be recovered. Some of the principal royal regalia could fortunately be retrieved.The highlight is a golden sword known as "Phra Saeng Khan Chai Sri". The Royal Victory Sword could have belonged to King Intharacha (r. 1409-1424). The sword is 115 cm long and contained in a golden scabbard decorated with floral and flame-like vegetal motifs studded with a variety of gems. The handle is made of quartz crystal,gilded and laid in with gems. The blade was made of iron and double-edged. The knob of the handle is beautiful decorated with precious stones. With exception of the sword, the other found royal regalia were miniature imitations likely especially made for the funeral.A number of Royal Utensils for the personal use of the monarch were also found, comprising water pots, betel-nut sets, trays and boxes. Various ornaments such as necklaces, bracelets, bangles and rings were also found in the crypt. Royal clothing unfortunately, with exception of the ones weaved in gold thread, disintegrated when they came in contact with the air, when the "archeologists" tried to remove them.A second room houses an exhibition of golden offerings discovered in situ in the
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