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| Keywords: Cambodian - Standing Crowned Buddha - Walters 542728.jpg conj or Cambodia Buddhism became increasingly important in Cambodia during the late 11th century especially at the temple site of Phimai in present-day Thailand The Buddha was frequently depicted with the crown and jewelry of a king These attributes could indicate the mystical identity of all Buddhas past and present; they could stand for the attainment of nirvana; and in addition they could refer to a miracle involving the magical transformation of the Buddha in order to convert a heretic king early Other date century 12 bronze cm 17 2 with tang cm 18 2 accession number 54 2728 2224 Private collection Thonburi prior to April 13 1951 Alexander B Griswold Monkton April 13 1951 presented to the Breezewood Foundation December 1960 inv no 476 Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Bequest of A B Griswold 1992 no Unearthly Elegance Buddhist Art from the Griswold Collection The Walters Art Gallery Baltimore 1995 place of origin Cambodia Walters Art Museum license Southeast Asian art in the Walters Art Museum Sculptures from Cambodia Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review | ||||
