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Source Description
In this painting the Buddha stands with his two main disciples, Sariputta and Moggallana. The two disciples were early followers of the Buddha and are known for their great piousness and power. They are frequently depicted flanking the Buddha and honoring him by putting their hands up in a gesture of deference or respect. Two celestial hermits also pay homage at the top of the painting. This subject was popular in Thai painting in the 19th century.
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Document identity
localId
81907
label
The Buddha with his disciples Sariputta and Moggalana
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obj
dtoType
drawing
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1
Source metadata
id
81907
contentType
drawing
stage
normalized
title
The Buddha with his disciples Sariputta and Moggalana
description
In this painting the Buddha stands with his two main disciples, Sariputta and Moggallana. The two disciples were early followers of the Buddha and are known for their great piousness and power. They are frequently depicted flanking the Buddha and honoring him by putting their hands up in a gesture of deference or respect. Two celestial hermits also pay homage at the top of the painting. This subject was popular in Thai painting in the 19th century.
provenance
Collection of James E. Bogle, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1958, by purchase [in Bangkok, Thailand, from a shop in the Nakorn Kasem Market]; Walters Art Museum, 2010, by gift.
date
1st quarter 19th century (Rattanakosin)
citationUrl
rightsUri
CC0
language
en
genreSpecific
Painting & Drawing
paintings
imageCount
1
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1
source
import
dimensions
units
cm
width
43
height
30
dimensionsRaw
H: 16 15/16 x W: 11 13/16 in. (43 x 30 cm)
style
Rattanakosin
Source extras
reign
Rama II (1809-1824)
med
pigments on wood
creator_ids
2501
collection_ids
SEA
exhibition_ids
2500
2501
Single page context
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1
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0
type
photo
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