The fish egg shape is a simple shape in circle. if we manage it together it become a great support ornament for all main ornament.
Here is the shape:
The fish egg shape
If we combine the shape we get :
The fist egg shapes
this shape is famous for Cambodian as it is so simple and it is a great supporter. We use it to decor Cambodian temples, jewelry, daily amenities, etc :
Fish egg shape on Angkor Wat’s wall
Please don't call it "fish egg" pattern, it's not a good translation even that is a direction translation from Khmer vernacular term. However, those round, circular and semi-dome patterns are actually suppose to be pearls, or string of pearls, and beads. Beside other valuables such as gold,silver, and gem stones, earls were important and significant part of the temple's wealth. and strings of pearls were also used as offering and decorations on statues of deities. Therefore, it's sound better, in English anyway, to called it as pearl or string of pearl beads.
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