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ARCHITECTURE & ICONOGRAPHY

 

 

 

  temple roof decoration

 

Thailand

An upright ceramic tile, with the depiction of a thepanom figure (fig.), which is used as a roof fitting in Buddhist temples. This one is on offer for sale to visitors, allowing them to donate it back to the temple. In this way, the needed funds are generated and the donors financially and symbolically help in the temple's construction.