Amulet

85-24-4

From: Thailand | Chiengmai

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 85-24-4
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Thai | Buddhist
Provenience Thailand | Chiengmai
Date Made 1900-1985
Section Asian
Materials Brass (uncertain)
Iconography Phra Nok Phrok | Muchalinda
Description

Metal seated figure. This amulet is in the shape of a Buddha figure seated on a coiled Naga (serpent king). This particular amulet is for persons born on Saturday and brings them good luck. It is called Phra Nak Phrok.

Credit Line Museum Purchase, 1985

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