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| Keywords: Thai - Buddha at the Moment of Victory - Walters 542792.jpg Both through the emphasis on horizontal elements and the use of striation as in the band between the hair and the forehead this striking image attempts to re-create some of ideals of classic Cambodian sculpture which had earlier been widespread in central Thailand In the 14th and 15th centuries Thai Buddhists could choose to make an image following the ideals of the new Sukhothai style like the image above this one or one in a modified Cambodian style century 14 15 leaded bronze at knees cm 58 29 7 accession number 54 2792 21789 Mr Lamai Kamphaeng Phet Alexander B Griswold Monkton January 20 1951 presented to the Breezewood Foundation December 1960 inv no 719 Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Bequest of A B Griswold 1992 Unearthly Elegance Buddhist Art from the Griswold Collection The Walters Art Gallery Baltimore 1995 place of origin central 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 | ||||
