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Sealing, possibly with Sravasti Miracle, with Ye Dhamma Inscription on Reverse

Western Thailand

second half of the 7th century

Not on view

This clay sealing is one of several known examples depicting this enigmatic scene, possibly intended to represent the miraculous appearance of the fruitbearing mango tree at Sravasti. On the reverse, the Buddhist Ye dhamma credo was incised into the wet clay in the Pali language, indicating the sealing’s intended use in a Theravada devotional context.

cat. no. 127

Sealing, possibly with Sravasti Miracle, with Ye Dhamma Inscription on Reverse, Clay, Western Thailand — Due to rights restrictions, this image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Title: Sealing, possibly with Sravasti Miracle, with Ye Dhamma Inscription on Reverse

Date: second half of the 7th century

Culture: Western Thailand

Medium: Clay

Dimensions: H. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm); W. 4 1/2 in. (11.5 cm); D. 9/16 in. (1.5 cm)

Classification: Sculpture

Credit Line: Lent by National Museum, Ratchaburi, Thailand (242/2533)

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