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The Phim Niyom mini statue made by LP Ngern in around B.E.2440-2450 by lost-wax casting technique. Around 30 wax statues were put on a wax tree. After casting, statues will be cut off from bronze stems.     
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Verification markings:
1. the mouth groove is straight long while in Phim Kheeta it looks like cresent moon curve
2. the eyes floating in round basins
3. slight curve at the middle edge of Sangkhati
4. six Jivorn stripes, the major symbol of Phim Niyom
5. small hollow at the lower edge of Sangkhati
6. a dash line in between the two thumbs
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7. Jivorn (monk cloth) stripes are more sharper and clearer than Phim KheeTa
8. basin on the back looks more deeper than Phim KheeTa
9. the base's edge is more sharper than Phim Khee Ta
Bottom Feature:
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1. small file grooves at the bottom
2. cutting-off scar still be seen at the bottom center

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