Amulet

85-24-1

From: Thailand | Lamphun

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 85-24-1
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Thai | Buddhist
Provenience Thailand | Lamphun
Date Made 1900-1985
Section Asian
Materials Ceramic
Iconography Phra Seang
Description

Clay plaque. The small amulet, which bears the portrait of a seated figure, is called Phra Seang, the name of a Buddhist monk. The amulet brings good luck.

Length 3 cm
Width 2.5 cm
Credit Line Museum Purchase, 1985

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