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Source Description
Buddhism became increasingly important in Cambodia during the late 11th century, especially at the temple site of Phimai, in present-day Thailand. The Buddha was frequently depicted with the crown and jewelry of a king. These attributes could indicate the mystical identity of all Buddhas, past and present; they could stand for the attainment of nirvana; and, in addition, they could refer to a miracle involving the magical transformation of the Buddha in order to convert a heretic king.
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Document identity
localId
2224
label
Standing Crowned Buddha
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obj
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object
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1
Source metadata
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2224
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contentType
object
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normalized
title
Standing Crowned Buddha
description
Buddhism became increasingly important in Cambodia during the late 11th century, especially at the temple site of Phimai, in present-day Thailand. The Buddha was frequently depicted with the crown and jewelry of a king. These attributes could indicate the mystical identity of all Buddhas, past and present; they could stand for the attainment of nirvana; and, in addition, they could refer to a miracle involving the magical transformation of the Buddha in order to convert a heretic king.
provenance
Private collection, Thonburi, prior to April 13, 1951; Alexander B. Griswold, Monkton, April 13, 1951 [presented to the Breezewood Foundation, December 1960, inv. no. 476]; Walters Art Museum, 1992, by bequest.
date
early 12th century
citationUrl
rightsUri
CC0
language
en
genreSpecific
Metal
sculpture (visual works)
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1
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1
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import
dimensionsRaw
6 3/4 in. (17.2 cm)with tang 7 3/16 in. (18.2 cm)
Source extras
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Cambodian?
inscriptions
no
med
bronze
creator_ids
2501
2147
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SEA
exhibition_ids
945
Single page context
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1
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0
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photo
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