Amulet

85-24-13

From: Thailand | Bangkok

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 85-24-13
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Thai | Buddhist
Provenience Thailand | Bangkok
Date Made 1900-1985
Section Asian
Materials Tin (uncertain)
Iconography Cedi | Stupa
Description

Metal pyramid. This amulet represents a chedi (Thai for stupa). It is said to come from Wat Suthat, Bangkok, and is used by men for increasing fertility and well-being. It is a Phra Kring amulet and rattles when shaken (see 84-24-2).

Credit Line Museum Purchase, 1985

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