Tra Prathap Mueang Nakhon Pathom Inscription

Script

Brahmi

Language

Prakrit

Face/Line

1 face ; contains 1 line of writing

Material

baked clay

Form

brown seals, somewhat round-flat shape, with square convex pads on the sides

Size

2.6 cm. diameter ; 1.6 cm. thick

Found at

The ancient city of Nakhon Pathom, Mueang District, Nakhon Pathom Province

Exhibited

Bangkok National Museum, Na Phra That Road, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok

Description

The inscribed word reads “varapatana” which may be translated as “sublime port”.

Reference

Edited by : The Inscriptions in Thailand Database Project Staffs (2556 B.E.), SAC, from :
Anan Klinpoklap, A study on the identification and art styles of seals in the early historical period at Uthong National Museum, Uthong, Suphan Buri (Bangkok : Department of Archaeology Graduate School, Silpakorn University, SU, 2547), 93-194 (in Thai).

Illustrations

Photograph from :  A study on the identification and art styles of seals in the early historical period at Uthong National Museum, Uthong, Suphan Buri (Bangkok : Department of Archaeology Graduate School, Silpakorn University, SU, 2547)