Amulet
85-24-9
From: Thailand | Wat Makhan Thao
Curatorial Section: Asian
| Object Number | 85-24-9 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Thai | Buddhist |
| Provenience | Thailand | Wat Makhan Thao |
| Date Made | 1900-1985 |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Iron (uncertain) |
| Description | Metal (iron?) cylinder with fiber covering. This amulet is said to come from Wat Makhan Thao, Chainat Province. It is an amulet which can be worn only by men. They wear it around their necks or waists and it is supposed to protect the wearer from bodily harm. |
| Length | 6.5 cm |
| Width | 0.7 cm |
| Credit Line | Museum Purchase, 1985 |
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