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| Keywords: Thai - Buddha and Two Disciples - Walters 2010124.jpg A scene showing Buddha and his two most famous disciples Moggalana on his left and Sarriputta on his right Buddha stands on a golden podium in a position of abhaya-mudra a gesture of fearlessness or in Thailand of pacifying the relatives The painting is believed to be from late in the reign of Rama III 1824-1851 Paintings in this period were characterized by the use of dark colors heightened with gold leaf- emphasizing draftsmanship and minutiae of detail The Lord Buddha is shown with his feet in a splayed position All the figures are adorned with the princely-kingly robes which became typical of the Rattankosin period of Thai art The robes are heavily encrusted with gold embroidery; bracelets and armbands adorn the figures The disciples enjoy princely three tier umbrellas while the Buddha's halo is composed of the Naga and the coral tree of paradise The figures have elaborate golden crowns This painting is housed under glass in the original frame 2nd quarter 19th century Rattanakosin pigments gilt wood cm 51 40 6 accession number 2010 12 4 81908 Collection of James E Bogle Philadelphia Pennsylvania 1958 by purchase in Bangkok Thailand from a shop in the Nakorn Kasem Market Walters Art Museum Gift of Mr James E Bogle 2010 Art of Thailand Ithaca College Museum of Art Ithaca 1971 Exhibition of Thai Paintings from James Bogle's Collection Lycoming College Gallery Williamsport 1981-2002 place of origin Thailand Walters Art Museum license 2D Thai paintings in the Walters Art Museum Art of Ancient Thailand Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review Buddhist art from Thailand | ||||
