Philadelphia Museum of Art - Collections Object : Repoussé Plaque

Repoussé Plaque
The Budhha's First Sermon
Buddhist Plaque

Artist/maker unknown, Thai

Geography:
Made in Thailand, Asia

Period:
Ayudhya period (1350-1767)

Date:
15th century

Medium:
Gold

Dimensions:
2 1/8 x 2 3/4 inches (5.4 x 7 cm)

Curatorial Department:
East Asian Art

* Gallery 225, Asian Art, second floor

Accession Number:
2004-140-1

Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. William L. Van Alen, 2004

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