This building is the Lacquer Pavilion.  It was built in the 17th century.  The Prince found it near a temple in Ayutthaya and bought it as a birthday gift for the Princess in 1959.  It had to undergo extensive renovations.

We're still in house eight and you can see it is full of treasures.

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This is a display of collectibles in House Eight.

This is a collection of Chiang Pottery which dates from 300BC through 300AD.

Here is another display of traditional masks.

From house six, we have a great view of the Lacquer Pavilion.

We're now inside house six.  Here is a display of traditional masks.

The details in these murals are simply amazing!

Here's a closer view of the artwork in the Lacquer Pavilion.  NOTE:  If you want to see more detail, click on the image (it will take a few seconds to compile).  To return to this page, click on the Blue/White arrow in the upper left corner of the screen.

A closer shot of the back wall of the Lacquer Pavilion.