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7th–9th century · Terracotta · Asian Art

A sizable number of Mon-style plaques of the seventh to ninth century, rich in iconographic variation, have survived from Thailand. These portable, mold-made, terracotta votive plaques must have been commonly available at major Buddhist pilgrimage sites and important religious centers. Their widespread availability and easy portability helped to disseminate Buddhist doctrine, styles, and iconography throughout South and Southeast Asia, as well as the Far East.

Artist

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Date

7th–9th century

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Thailand

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Purchase, Cynthia Hazen Polsky Gift, 1990