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Eighty disciples pay homage to the Buddha
Eighty disciples pay homage to the Buddha

Eighty disciples pay homage to the Buddha

Place of OriginThailand
Date1850-1900
MaterialsPaint and gold on cloth
DimensionsH. 114 in x W. 33 1/2 in, H. 289 cm x W. 85 cm
Credit LineGift from Doris Duke Charitable Foundation's Southeast Asian Art Collection
Object number2006.27.75
DepartmentSoutheast Asian Art
ClassificationsPainting
On View
Not on view
InscribedTranslation of the inscription: This sacred painting [phra bot] from Chi Piam is established for the Buddhist religion and donated together with [or on behalf of, or in memory of] Chi Choi in hopes of gaining Nirvana. May I meet Maitreya [Phra Si Ariya Mettrai] in the future. May I have faith in the Buddhist religion through all lifetimes.
Standing Buddha flanked by two disciples; and five scenes of the Buddha's previous lives
Standing Buddha flanked by two disciples; and five scenes of the Buddha's previous lives
approx. 1850-1900
Standing Buddha flanked by two disciples; scene from a previous life of the Buddha: Vessantara and his family in the forest
Standing Buddha flanked by two disciples; scene from a previous life of the Buddha: Vessantara and his family in the forest
approx. 1800-1850
Standing Buddha flanked by two disciples; and five scenes of the Buddha's previous lives
Standing Buddha flanked by two disciples; and five scenes of the Buddha's previous lives
approx. 1850-1900
Standing Buddha flanked by two disciples; below: the encounter of Upagupta and Mara
Standing Buddha flanked by two disciples; below: the encounter of Upagupta and Mara
approx. 1850-1900
Standing Buddha flanked by two disciples
Standing Buddha flanked by two disciples
approx. 1800-1900
Standing Buddha flanked by two disciples
Standing Buddha flanked by two disciples
approx. 1850-1900
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approx. 1825-1875
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approx. 1850-1900
Double-sided screen with scenes from the life of the Buddha: Kashyapa paying homage to the Buddha's remains, and (perhaps) the infant Buddha-to-be standing on the head of the sage Asita
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1800-1900
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1800-1900
The Buddha preaching in Indra's heaven; Scenes from ten of the Buddha's previous lives
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1800-1900