Seated Brahma

late 12th-early 13th century (Bàyon)

27.4 cm 29.5 cm 14.3 cm

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The god Brahma is best known for his role in the Hindu pantheon as creator of the universe, but he also has a place in the Buddhist traditions as a protector of the "dharma" (Buddhist teachings). This sculpture was most likely made during the reign of the Buddhist king Jayavar...

Sculpture

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27940
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Brahmanical Temple (Bot Phram), Bangkok; Alexander B. Griswold, Monkton, Maryland, July 1949 [1]; by bequest to Walters Art Museum, 1992.[1] Presented to the Breezewood Foundation, December 1960, inv. no. 490 (originally no. 863)
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en
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7
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Bayon
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