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Buddha Descending from Tavatimsa Heaven

Thai (Artist)
ca. 18th century (Rattanakosin)
pigments on cloth on wood
(Southeast Asia )

The painting depicts the Lord Buddha descending from Tavatisma Heaven.

Provenance
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Collection of James E. Bogle, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, September 30, 1959, 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.
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Thailand (Place of Origin)

Measurements

H: 29 15/16 x W: 22 1/16 in. (76 x 56 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. James E. Bogle, 2010

Location in Museum

Not on view

Accession Number

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2010.12.6

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600 N. Charles St.
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