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Phra Malai Visiting Hell, Bronze Statuary, Late 19th Century, Thailand
Phra Malai Visiting Hell, Bronze Statuary, Late 19th Century, Thailand

Phra Malai Visiting Hell, Bronze Statuary, Late 19th Century, Thailand

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Phra Malai Visiting Hell, Bronze, Thailand Phra Malai is a revered Buddhist monk in Thai tradition who acquired supernatural powers through immense merit.

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Antique Late 19th Century Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze, Iron

Thai gilded copper alloy sculpture of Phra Malai visiting the damned to hell
Thai gilded copper alloy sculpture of Phra Malai visiting the damned to hell

Thai gilded copper alloy sculpture of Phra Malai visiting the damned to hell

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Thai gilded copper alloy sculpture of Phra Malai visiting the damned to hell, a standing monk image with a basket slung over his right shoulder costumed in relief floral decorated ro...

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Antique 19th Century Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

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Buddhist Monk Phra Malai Thailand Statue Lotus Sculpture Bronze
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Buddhist Monk Phra Malai Thailand Statue Lotus Sculpture Bronze

Located in Monterey, CA

An intriguing bronze sculpture. A Buddhist Monk, Phra Malai is depicted in his journey to hell. The legend of Phra Malai, a Buddhist monk of the Theravada tradition said to have att...

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Antique Late 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Second Half of the 19th Century Bronze Phra Malai Visiting Hell
Second Half of the 19th Century Bronze Phra Malai Visiting Hell

Second Half of the 19th Century Bronze Phra Malai Visiting Hell

Located in London, GB

Bronze Phra Malai visiting hell Thailand, Bangkok style, Ratanakosin period, second half of the 19th century.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Thai Antiquities

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Bronze

Thai Gilded Copper Alloy Sculpture of Phra Malai Visiting the Damned to Hell
Thai Gilded Copper Alloy Sculpture of Phra Malai Visiting the Damned to Hell

Thai Gilded Copper Alloy Sculpture of Phra Malai Visiting the Damned to Hell

Located in New York, NY

On the base of no. 94 four human beings are paying respect to Phra Malai from hell. On no. 95 frightening animal-headed underworld creatures alternate with skeletal sinners appealing...

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Antique 19th Century Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings

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19th Century Thai Buddhist Painting
19th Century Thai Buddhist Painting

19th Century Thai Buddhist Painting

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H 36.25 in W 27.25 in D 1 in

19th Century Thai Buddhist Painting

Located in New York, NY

Thai Buddhist painting on cloth of a red cloaked monk on a raised pedestal underneath a tree giving a sermon to five crowned, kneeling and praying divinities, possibly a scene from ...

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Antique 19th Century Thai Paintings and Screens

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Fabric

Small Thai Rattanakosin Gilt Bronze Phra Malai, Late 19th Century, Thailand
Small Thai Rattanakosin Gilt Bronze Phra Malai, Late 19th Century, Thailand

Small Thai Rattanakosin Gilt Bronze Phra Malai, Late 19th Century, Thailand

Located in Austin, TX

A charming small Thai Rattanakosin Period lacquered and gilt cast bronze figure of Phra Malai in royal attire, late 19th century, Thailand.

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Antique Late 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique Thai Buddhist painting on cloth, Phra Malai
Antique Thai Buddhist painting on cloth, Phra Malai

Antique Thai Buddhist painting on cloth, Phra Malai

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H 36.25 in W 27.25 in D 1.5 in

Antique Thai Buddhist painting on cloth, Phra Malai

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Thai Buddhist painting on cloth of a red cloaked monk on a raised pedestal underneath a tree giving a sermon to five crowned, kneeling and praying divinities, possibly a scene from ...

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Early 20th Century Thai Other Paintings and Screens

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Cotton, Paint

The Story of Phra Malai (Luck)
The Story of Phra Malai (Luck)

The Story of Phra Malai (Luck)

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H 4 in W 27 in D 5.5 in

The Story of Phra Malai (Luck)

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Flip page manuscript containing 98 folios (23 paintings). Story is written in gold lettering with a black background signifying royalty or upper class

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Antique 19th Century Thai Decorative Objects

Antique Thai Buddhist Phra Malai Samut Khoi Illustrated Manuscript, 19th Century
Antique Thai Buddhist Phra Malai Samut Khoi Illustrated Manuscript, 19th Century

Antique Thai Buddhist Phra Malai Samut Khoi Illustrated Manuscript, 19th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

An uncommonly fine and rare mid-19th century Phra Malai illustrated Buddhist manuscript from Thailand.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Thai Scholar's Objects

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Gold Leaf

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