Amulet

85-24-6

From: Thailand

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 85-24-6
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Thai | Buddhist
Provenience Thailand
Date Made 1900-1985
Section Asian
Materials Ceramic
Iconography Nang Kampheng
Description

Brown-orange clay plaque. This amulet, which depicts a seated Buddha figure, is called Nang Kampheng. It is said to protect the provincial capital of Kampheng Ped Province. "Nang" is a term for woman and is a symbol of the province.

Length 4 cm
Width 2.5 cm
Credit Line Museum Purchase, 1985

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