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The Buddhist Disciple Phra Sankachai

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Buddhist Disciple Phra Sankachai by an unknown artist: a statue of a man with a serene expression sitting cross-legged. The man has a large head with a pattern on top resembling short hair and earrings on both ears. Eyes are closed. He wears a necklace and a robe draped over one shoulder. The hands are held in front of the body with palms facing each other. The figure appears to be made of dark brown stone.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. late 17th century
Medium:
Bronze with traces of gilt; eyes inlaid with shell and garnet
Culture:
Thailand
Dimensions:
599 × 608 px
Museum record:
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