Amulet
Object Number:
85-24-16
Current Location:
Collections storage
Culture:
Thai
Buddhist
Provenience:
Thailand
Date Made:
1900-1985
Early Date:
1900
Late Date:
1985
Section:
Asian
Materials:
Brass (uncertain)
Copper (uncertain)
Iconography:
Luang Pho Dang
Description:
Copper or brass oval plaque. This amulet is called Luang Pho Dang, after one of the two monks embossed on the front surface. The rear surface is covered with written charms and sacred diagrams. The amulet protects against physical harm and is worn around the neck.
Credit Line:
Purchased through Heather Peters in Thailand
Current & Past Exhibitions:
Buddhism: History and Diversity of a Great Tradition (12 Dec 1985 - 21 Oct 2012)
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