Amulet

85-24-17

From: Thailand | Wat Kinkeo

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 85-24-17
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Thai | Buddhist
Provenience Thailand | Wat Kinkeo
Date Made 1900-1985
Section Asian
Materials Brass (uncertain) | Copper (uncertain)
Iconography Luang Poo Paek | Luang Pu Phueak
Inscription Language Thai Language
Description

Brass or copper rectangular plaque. This amulet is said to come from Wat Kinkeo. The front surface depicts a famous monk, Luang Poo Paek (Luang Pu Phueak), who lived about 50 years ago. It offers general protection for both men and women and is worn around the neck suspended from a chain.

Credit Line Museum Purchase, 1985

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