Thai Rattanakosin Lacquered and Gilt Bronze Figure of Buddha assegai Wichita States University

Wichita States University

following the Andean custom that required two individuals to drink together as a sign of unity and reciprocity

a testament to the integral role of llamas in ancient Andean society

combined between 1950 and 1965

while the medieval world saw the rise and fall of empires

Thai Rattanakosin Lacquered and Gilt Bronze Figure of Buddha assegai Wichita States UniversityRattanakosin Kingdom, late 19th century, Bangkok, Thailand Graceful lacquered and gilt bronze figure of the Buddha from the late Rattanakosin period, depicted in sumptuous royal attire. The Buddha is shown dressed as a prince, wearing long monastic robes overlaid with richly ornamented court regalia: an elaborate winged crown, a diamond shaped pectoral, beaded necklaces, and a heavy ceremonial cape. All surfaces are adorned with raised, jewel like