Chofa

[1] The representation of cho fah is unclear and believed to represent garuda[citation needed], however, the present research indicates that the original chofah upon which most subsequent chofah have been based is the gajashimha of Suryavarman II,[2] the Khmer king who built Angkor Wat.

These finials (chofah) symbolized the unification of the northern and southern Khmer kingdoms and the reign of King Suryavarman II.

This symbolism spread extensively throughout the region including part of today Laos, Lanna, and Isan[2] which were once the Khmer empire.

[citation needed] From 13th to 18th century, ceramic finials or chofah in the form of the gajashimha were largely produced in Sukothai, Sawankalok, and Ayutthaya.

[2] Today most wats or pagodas and palaces throughout Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand are adorned with these sacred finials at their roof end with many types and appearance.