Votive tablet: Walking Buddha
Accession Nr.: | 92.4.1 |
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Type: | religious or cult object; metalwork |
Date of production: |
19th century
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Place of production: |
Materials/Techniques: | metal |
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Dimensions: | height: 33 cm width: 10. 8 cm |
Votive plaque with Sukhothai-style "waving" Buddha image. The relief depicts the scene when the Buddha, retreating into the Parileyya forest before his disciples' quarrel, was fed by an elephant and a monkey. At the Buddha's feet you can see kneeling animals offering honey and fruit to the Master. In the background are stylised plant images.