kbach dok chan angkor ក្បាច់ដកចាន់អង្គរ

Figure 159 shows another detailed division of the Chan flower shape. procetling from petal to petal cloclavise from the top lefi petal of the figure to the bottom right petal of the figure. Again, we use this method ofillustration to explain the process of division, noting that the ornament as a whole would never be used in this uneven Form. In figure 140, complex division occurs with the round center divided into various types of shapes (buffalo teeth, /rrlrzgjang, frontal lotus petals). Again we use this method to illustrate possibilities; an actual ornament would only malte use of one of these shapes to divide its center.

The Chan flower shape can be divided into great internal detail. In figure 135, the left petals of the figure have inserted hearts and show initial division (jaik), while petals on the right of the figure show the process of c/1121'/2 by which each leaf is separated to become what can also be called a /e/m'l2. Smaller background Frontal lotus petal shapes are inserted between the Fourmain petals. Figure 136 shows more complex division of the same shape. while figure 137 shows one possible final Form with its round center divided into Four peeled back petals. Figure 138 shows another Chan flower shape with slightly smaller petals outlined by double borders. The round center OF the ornament has Your tiny’ Frontal lotus petal shapes with tips turned back; a circle of‘ fish eggs shapes ring this center on the right ofthe figure, while a circle of chauk leaves ring; this center on the lelit of the figure.