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Royal Procession, Possibly a Representation of King Sanjaya from the Vessantara Jataka
(Southeast Asia )
Possibly an illustration from the Jataka story of Prince Vessantara. King Sanjaya, the father of Prince Vessantara is seen leading his army to find and return Prince Vessantara to his kingdom. The king is mounted on the revered white elephant that was returned by the eight Brahmins who had received it from Prince Vessantara. It was the gift of the white elephant to the Brahmins that led to Vessantara's exile.
Provenance
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Collection of James E. Bogle, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, December 10, 1958, by purchase [from Wanchai, an antique dealer]; Walters Art Museum, 2010, by gift.
Exhibitions
| 1971 | Art of Thailand. Ithaca College Museum of Art, Ithaca. |
| 1981-2002 | Exhibition of Thai Paintings from James Bogle's Collection. Lycoming College Gallery, Williamsport. |
Geographies
Thailand (Place of Origin)
Measurements
H: 24 7/16 x W: 20 1/2 in. (62 x 52 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. James E. Bogle, 2010
Location in Museum
Not on view
Accession Number
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2010.12.1