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Votive Plaque

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Votive Plaque by Phra D. depicts a light-brown, teardrop-shaped object with a raised image. The object features a seated Buddha figure with hands resting on knees, wearing a robe, and sitting on a platform. The Buddha sits beneath an arch adorned with a row of dots along its upper edge. Two vertical objects resembling torches or posts flank the Buddha on either side. Below the Buddha are three raised figures or symbols. The object exhibits a rough texture and a darker brown hue around the edges and top. The background of the image is a plain gray surface.

Artwork Details

Date
11th–12th century
Medium
Terracotta
Culture
Thailand or India
Dimensions
506 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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