Phra Somdej Wat Rakang was made for the first time in 2352 BE during the period of King Rama II. They were grouped in the early age. The Pim and Song were made with the skill of village craftsmen.
The following Pim were found:
- Pim Chai Jeeworn
- Pim Yai
- Pim Than Sen
- Pim Keat Bua Toom
- Pim Prok Pho
Since Pim Chai Jeeworn of last age made by using the skill of royal craftsmen is big, Tri-yumpawai called it “ Phra Pm Ya”
The former Phra Pm Yi wa made in eChedi shape in the early age. Later the royal craftsmen of last age made it in smaller size, so Tri-Yumpawai called it Pim Chendi until present.
Phra Somdej Wat Rakang were made continuously during the early age until 2393 BE which is the end of King Rama III period.
Later in the middle age, King Rama IV period from 2393 BE onward, Sib Moo craftsmen from Wang Na and Wang Luang took over to create task. The forms of Phra Somdej were then changed, such as:
Later in the last age, during the period of King Rama IV and V around 2407-2415 BE, royal craftsmen started crafting molds for Phra Somdej at Wat Rakang. Especially Luang Wicharnchiaranai had contributed major role in crafting many molds of 5 Pim of Phra Somdej. It is estimated that around 100 molds were created by him.
For example:
Within each group of 5 pim, they were further subdivided into many other sub groups. For example the pim yai can be subdivided into :
- 4 subgroups under pim yai ok V
- 4 subgroups under pim yai ok Phai
- 4 subgroups under pim yai ok Krabok
- 4 subgroups under pim yai ok Jeeworn Sangkhati
- 4 subgroups under pim yai ok Rong
- 4 subgroups under pim yai ok Ban
In total, only in pim yai group, there are more than 20 other popular pim with different chest style.
Apart from pim yai group, royal craftsmen also made other molds in pim chendi, than sen, keat bua toom, phrok pho. In total, about hundred mold were crafted by Luang Wicharnchiaranai only.
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