The following 8 figures are parts of the pattern on the outer of a silver basin of Phya Prasertsuphkit. It is designed by H.R.H. Prince Naris, the grat artist of Thailand, and fair - copied on the basin by the author. The original pattern, called the pattern of "Deva-disa",si composed of guardian deities of every quarter of the universe. Is is here reproduced only the regents of the four cardinal points and fore intermediate points of compass. The reproduction with some slight alterations is regarded as a glorious honour to the author, who is a pupil of this great artist.
INDRA
Regent of the East Quarter
Complexion : dark green. Vehicle : an elephant. Cloth : red. In his right hand, a thunderbolt, and in the left one, a hook.
AGNI
Regent of the South - east Quarter
Complexion : red. Vehicle : a ram. Cloth : red. A spoon in his right hand and a javelin in his left hand.
YAMA
Regent of the South Quarter
Complexion : Black. Vehicle : A Buffalo. Cloth : Red. A noose in his right hand and a double - edged sword in his left hand.
NAI-RA-RU-TI
Regent of the South - west Quarter
Complexion : Dark blue. Vehicle : a Horse. Cloth : Yellow. A sword in his right hand and a shield in his left hand.
VARUNA
Regent of the West Quarter
Complexion : White. Vehicle : a Fabulous marine dragon. Cloth : Yellow. A noose in his right hand while his left hand in the gesture of giving a boon.
PHAYU (VAYU)
Regent of the North - west Quarter
Complexion : Black. Vehicle : a Deer. Cloth : White. A banner in his right hand and a double -edged sword in his left hand.
PHAISRAVHANA(VAISRAVANA)
Regent of the North Quarter
Complexion : Golden. Vehicle : a Man. Cloth : Red. A club in his right hand while his left hand in the gesture of forgiving.
ISANA
Regent of the North - east Quarter
Complexion : White. Vehicle : a Cow. Cloth : White. A trident in his right hand and a chain of mythical serpents in his left hand.
P.PHROMPHICHITR
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