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The art of Siam. 14th-19th centuries |
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Bangkok Not earlier than 1824 Bronze, black and red lacquer, gilding Height: 15 cm The iconographic type of the Buddha Maravijaya remains as ever a favourite, but now the clothing is given elaborate decorative treatment. The symbolism of the simple monastic garb receded under pressure from ever-increasing decorativeness. Beneath the all-over gilding the component elements of the monk's dress can no longer be made out. All the tiers of the pedestal are often embellished with coloured glass insets around the perimeter.
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