The State Hermitage Museum: Exhibitions

Buddha Maravijaya - the"Buddha who vanquished Mara" - a name given in Siam to the episode in which Gautama called upon the Earth goddess to bear witness and gained victory over Mara, the lord of evil forces.
Pass to Glossary

The art of Siam. 14th-19th centuries

Buddha Maravijaya (back view)

Bangkok

Not earlier than 1824

Bronze, black and red lacquer, gilding

Height: 15 cm

At the back of the pedestal are two loops, one above the other, to hold an "honorific umbrella" above the Buddha's head. This sort of innovation appeared in the reign of Rama III, which means that the creation of this piece can be dated to no earlier than the time of his accession.