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A Thai bronze figural group describing the story of the…
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Sydney
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8-May-2016
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A Thai bronze figural group describing the story of the Buddhist monk Phra Malai, 19th century, legend has it that he was an arhat from Sri Lanka who achieved great supernatural powers through his own merit & meditation. He is also honoured as a successor to Maudgalyayana, the Buddha's foremost disciple, for his supernatural attainments. In the story, this pious & compassionate monk descends to hell to give teachings & comfort the suffering hell-beings there. Provenance: Todd Barlin collection. Height 46 cm
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