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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