Celadon ceramic statuette, 'Elephant Power & Tranquility'
Even while in repose, this elephant's enormous strength inspires awe. Highly revered because of their importance to monarchs and religious figures, elephants appear in many Thai proverbs and sayings. Painting celadon ceramics since adolescence, Thatsanee and Ramphan are experts in the traditional craft. They hope to pass their knowledge on to others to preserve the ancient secrets of this difficult skill.
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