Amulet

85-24-2

From: Thailand | Chiengmai

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 85-24-2
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Thai | Buddhist
Provenience Thailand | Chiengmai
Date Made 1900-1985
Section Asian
Materials Brass
Iconography Luang Phaw To
Description

Brass seated figure. This amulet, in the shape of a fat seated monk is called Luang Phaw To, the name of a monk. It is used for general protection. When the amulet is shaken, it makes a small sound. Amulets which are hollow inside and contained a small piece of metal so that they make a sound when shaken are called Phra Kring amulets because of the "kring kring" sound they make when shaken.

Length 4 cm
Width 1.5 cm
Credit Line Museum Purchase, 1985

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