Amulet

85-24-7

From: Thailand | Sukhothai

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 85-24-7
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Thai | Buddhist
Provenience Thailand | Sukhothai
Date Made 1900-1985
Section Asian
Materials Ceramic
Iconography Phra Ruang
Description

Light brown clay plaque. This amulet is said to come from Sukhothai. It is embossed with the figure of a standing Buddha. It is called Phra Ruang, the Buddhist monk's name given to the third king at Sukhothai. It brings auspiciousness.

Credit Line Museum Purchase, 1985

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