Amulet

85-24-3

From: Thailand | Chiengmai

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 85-24-3
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Thai | Buddhist
Provenience Thailand | Chiengmai
Date Made 1900-1985
Section Asian
Materials Copper
Iconography Phra Ngang
Description

Copper seated amulet with figure. This amulet, in the shape of a seated Buddhist figure with bulging eyes, is called Phra Ngang, the Thai name of a Chinese monk. The amulet offers general protection. It rattles when shaken and thus belongs to the category of Phra Kring amulets.

Length 8 cm
Width 3 cm
Credit Line Museum Purchase, 1985

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