A Worker Strains to Lift the Cruicible34 viewsA worker stains to life the red hot crucible full of molten bronze from the furnace.
Inside the Furnace33 viewsA crucible full of bronze sits inside an open furnace.
The Abbot of Wat Yang Kuang54 viewsThe Abbot of Wat Yang Kuang (foreground) stands with other monks as the Head of the Buddha Image is cast.
A Crucible of Bronze is Passed Up the Scaffolding to the Mold36 viewsWorkers pass the crucible of molten bronze up the scaffolding to the mold.
Guests pays respect to the Buddha32 viewsGuests at the ceremony pay respect to Buddha in the area set aside for the monks.
Another shot of the guests and the monks30 views
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A Crucible of Bronze is Readied for the Assent to the Mold34 viewsWorkers prepare to ass the crucible of molten bronze up the scaffolding to the mold.
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A Monk Distributes Thread used in the Casting Ceremony53 viewsA Monk distributes thread that was used in ceremony to participants. The Monk's dark color robe signifies that he lives in the forest rather than a temple. May 28, 2008
The Abbot of Wat Yang Kuang54 viewsThe Abbot of Wat Yang Kuang (foreground) stands with other monks as the Head of the Buddha Image is cast.May 28, 2008
Artist Gade Borwanchidputhigun56 viewsArtist Gade Borwanchidputhigun (center) takes a short break during the casting cerermonyMay 28, 2008
Another Brass Sheet is Added to the Crucible51 viewsMay 28, 2008
A Close Up of a Brass Sheet Being Added to the Molten Bronze.48 viewsMay 28, 2008
A Woman Adds a Brass Sheet to the Molten Bronze47 viewsA woman adds a thin brass sheet inscribed with personal information to the crucible of molten bronze that will become part of the Head of the Buddha Image.May 28, 2008
A View of the Bronze Pour from across the Furnaces39 viewsAnother view of the workers pouring the bronze for the Head of the Buddha Image.May 28, 2008
A Close Up of the Bronze Being Poured40 viewsA close up of the liquid bronze being poured into the mold.May 28, 2008
