THE OLD CENTRAL PALACE BUILDINGS (No. 4 - 15)

WAYUSATHAN AMARES HALL (Royal Rigaliax Gold Treasures) (No. 11) This hall was the private residence of the Prince Successor of King Rama II (Prince Mahasenanurak), where he passed away. The exhibits in this gallery comprise Ayutthaya golden treasures and a Royal pavilion of three connected roofs once placed over the relics of the Prince Successors.

UTTRA BHIMUK HALL (Stone Inscription Collection) (No. 12) This gallery holds a collection of stone inscriptions of different periods, written in southern Indian, Sanskrit, Pali, Khmer and Thai languages ranging from 7th century AD. To 18th century AD.

THE WESTERNMUKDET HALL (Wood CarvingCollection) (No. 13) On show in this gallery is a fine collection of woodcarvings. The pair of door panels from Wat Suthat were placed here as a part of our cultural heritage. Many wooden sculptures, mythological figures and ornamental carvings are also displayed. Other interesting exhibits are the monastery pulpits from the Ayutthaya period.

PHROMMET THADA HALL (Costumes and TextilesCollection) (No. 14A) Downstair)In the reign of King Rama I this hall was used to house the remains of the Prince Successor of King Rama I. Now it houses the costumes and textiles collection transferred from Royal storage. Gifts and textiles native to Thailand as well as textiles imported from India and China are also displayed.   Silk brocade with King Rama V's initials. (Cho Po Ro)76 cm. Wide, 167 cm. LongPresented by M.R. Phanthip Paribara

PROMMET THADA HALL(Buddhist Religious ArticlesCollection) (No. 14B Upstair) Articles used in different Buddhist ceremonies are installed in the upstairs section of this hall. Fans presented to monks on special occasions and articles used by monks are included. The eight items a monk is allowed for his personal use.

BURAPHA BHIMUK HALL(Musical Instruments Collection) (No. 15) The Prince Successor of King Rama I passed away in this room. Today. Thai musical instruments together with those of neighboring countries are displayed here.

Thon Mahoree ( a percussion instruments) Ceramic, snake skin and rattan 36 cm. High, 21 cm, diameter