Source: Wat Phra Si Rattana Satsadaram, Bangkok, Thailand
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wat_Phra_Kaew
Chinese Stone Ballast refers to heavy Chinese statues and carvings that were traditionally used as ballast on ships to provide stability, particularly on ships traveling to Southeast Asia. These stone figures, often found in temple areas or as guardians on the ships, served a practical purpose as ballast before being repurposed or displayed as decorative elements.
