Monk individual portrait [1918]

Sathou Nyai Kaenchan Katchayana Mahathera (1892-1943),the former abbot of Vat Saen Sukharam and the chief monk of Buddhist Sangha of Xiengthong Group. He passed away at the age of 51 in 1943.This photo was taken at the age of 26 on Tuesday on 10th day of waxing moon of the 11th month of Lao calendar in B.E. 2461 corresspond to 15 October in C.E. 1918.

Original material consists of: silver gelatine DOP print.