Kneeling Monk Devotee (one of a pair) / Artist Unknown, Thailand

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Accession Number
2005/1.455.1
Title
Kneeling Monk Devotee (one of a pair)
Artist Nationality
Thai
Object Creation Date
1800-1932
Object Creation Place
Asia (continent)
Thailand (nation)
Creation Place 1
Asia (continent)
Creation Place 2
Thailand (nation)
Dimensions
49 cm x 20.5 cm x 27.5 cm (19 5/16 in. x 8 1/16 in. x 10 13/16 in.)
Primary Object Classification
Sculpture
Primary Object Type
statue
Secondary Object Classification
Metalwork
Secondary Object Type
figure
Physical Description
Kneeling statue of Buddhist monk devotee Mogallana or Shariputra on a pedestal with round face, hair in tight curls, elongated ears, and hands placed together in mediatation. The pedestal is decorated with lotus petals, and the devotee wears an intricate, close-fitting robe.
Subject Matter
Kneeling monk devotee who makes obeisance to the Buddha. One of a pair, this is one of Buddha's two most important disciples, Mogallana and Shariputra. Their presence symbolizes the importance of using skillful means and knowledge in the search for enlightenment
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Record
2005/1.455.1
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"Kneeling Monk Devotee (one of a pair); Artist Unknown, Thailand." In the digital collection University of Michigan Museum of Art. https://quod.lib.umich.edu/m/musart/x-2005-sl-1.455.1/2005_1.455.1.jpg. University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed March 19, 2024.
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