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| Keywords: Thai - Naga-Protected Buddha - Walters 542707.jpg In the 10th century Cambodian political expansion disrupted Dvaravati traditions and the open eyes of this Buddha give it a Cambodian look It was also in the 10th century that the naga-protected Buddha became established as an important type of image for the Buddhists of Cambodia The naga may have represented a power that could carry one's soul to heaven following death century 10 bronze cm 16 1 accession number 54 2707 40638 Mr Lamai Kamphaeng Phet prior to January 20 1951 from Wat Phraeo Old Kamphaeng Phet Alexander B Griswold Monkton January 20 1951 presented to the Breezewood Foundation December 1960 inv no 138 Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Bequest of A B Griswold 1992 none Unearthly Elegance Buddhist Art from the Griswold Collection The Walters Art Gallery Baltimore 1995 place of origin Thailand Walters Art Museum license Thai sculptures in the Walters Art Museum Art of Ancient Thailand Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review | ||||
