Buddha Sheltered by Naga's Hood (sandstone)

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Object :
Buddha Sheltered by Naga's Hood (sandstone)
Art Style :
Lopburi
Material : 
stone, sandstone with gold lacquered
Size :
137 cm. high from its base, 74 cm. wide for the lap
Age :
18th Century B.E.
Feature :
Buddha Sheltered by Naga's Hood in meditation posture
Condition :
be damaged, the Buddha head is broken and the Naga’s head broken into 2 parts, but still maintained.
Historical Background :
found at Prasat Phimai, the Buddha head was found before his body.
Source :
Found at Prasat Phimai
Venue :
Phimai National Museum, Nakhon Ratchasima Province

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