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Wat Ratburana: Reliquary Stupa
THAILAND, Ayutthaya; Ayutthaya Kingdom (circa 1350–1767), 15th century; Gold;H: 26.5 cm; Chao Sam Phraya National Museum, Thailand |
This reliquary stupa was excavated from Wat Ratburana in Ayutthaya in 1957, with several other Buddhist artifacts, such as reliquaries, steles, Dharma instruments, and utensils.
The stupa consists of a base, body, and spire. The base has two tiers: the lower tier is a round platform decorated with circles and diamonds with flowers inside, while the upper tier is a representation of Mount Sumeru embedded with a lotus pattern. The bell-shape body is overlaid with four ornate bands decorated with precious stones. The shoulder and harmika are embellished in a similar way. The spire consists of two stacked rings and an upright lotus followed by a slender cone.
This reliquary stupa represents a typical 15th century work of Buddhist art from the Ayutthaya Kingdom (circa 1350-1767), and exhibits the mature craftsmanship of that era. |
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