Amulet

85-24-10

From: Thailand

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 85-24-10
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Thai | Buddhist
Provenience Thailand
Date Made 1900-1985
Section Asian
Materials Brass (uncertain)
Iconography Phra Brahma
Description

Metal seated figure. This amulet, in the shape of a multi-armed seated figure, is the figure worshipped at the Erawan Shrine, a shrine outside the Erwan Hotel in Bangkok. It is called Phra Brahma and illustrate the Hindu influences in Thai Buddhism. It is good for older people and for accumulating money.

Length 3.5 cm
Width 2 cm
Credit Line Museum Purchase, 1985

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