Width 7 cm. / Height 4 cm. / The inner edge is about 5 cm.
Width 8 cm. / Height 4 cm. / The inner edge is about 5 cm.
Width 10 cm. / Height 5 cm. / The inner edge is about 6 cm.
Width 12 cm. / Height 6 cm. / The inner edge is about 7.5 cm.
Gold Tray Thai Buddhism Style Worship Offering Pedestal Buddha Altar Amulet Plastic "Phan"
Tray in Thai "Phan" พาน is an artistically decorated tray with a pedestal.
A phan is normally round and comes in different sizes. Phans are usually made of metal such as copper, silver, brass, or steel. Nowadays aluminum or gilded plastic is generally used, which makes the phan lighter. This is convenient, for sometimes they have to be carried for a long time.
Phans are also to bring the items of the Buddhist ceremony for young men who are to be ordained as monks, like robes, incense, candles and a pillow, among other items and also used for containing other highly important things, including legal documents such as the constitution.
History of Phans
The phan trays are traditionally very important in Thai culture. Phans are generally used for ritual devotional practices and offerings may be placed on phans by the shrines. Phans are also used for containing other highly important things, including legal documents. Moreover, phans are also to bring the items of the Buddhist Ceremony for young men who are to be ordained as monks.
Note:
- Please allow 1-3mm differs due to manual measurement.
- Due to the different display and different light, the picture may not reflect the actual color of the item. Thanks for your understanding.