Book-case of the Bangkok period. Both in later Ayudhaya and Ratanakosin (Bangkok) periods designs for lacquer works became more complex imitating compositions of murals where religious or mythical subject develop uninterruptedly. The episodes superpose one another in a peculiar bird's eye view.
Side panel of a book-case from Ayudhaya with a design inspired by rice stalks which, although maintaining the character of the plant, have been converted into the conventional Thai ornaments. As usual in the lower part of the composition there are stylised large animals while the rice stalks are enlivened by small creatures.
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