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The tale of Bhuridatta, from a manuscript of scenes from the last ten previous lives of the Buddha
The tale of Bhuridatta, from a manuscript of scenes from the last ten previous lives of the Buddha

The tale of Bhuridatta, from a manuscript of scenes from the last ten previous lives of the Buddha

Place of OriginThailand
Dateapprox. 1790-1825
MaterialsInk, opaque watercolors, and gold on paper
DimensionsH. 9 7/8 in x W. 7 1/8 in, H. 25.1 cm x W. 18.1 cm (overall)
Credit LineGift of Father Robert Allen Duston
Object number2016.276.3
DepartmentSoutheast Asian Art
ClassificationsPainting
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The tale of Chandakumara, from a manuscript of scenes from the last ten previous lives of the Buddha
The tale of Chandakumara, from a manuscript of scenes from the last ten previous lives of the Buddha
approx. 1790-1825
The tale of Chandakumara, from a manuscript of scenes from the last ten previous lives of the Buddha
The tale of Chandakumara, from a manuscript of scenes from the last ten previous lives of the Buddha
approx. 1790-1825
The tale of Vessantara (probably), from a manuscript of scenes from the last ten previous lives of the Buddha
The tale of Vessantara (probably), from a manuscript of scenes from the last ten previous lives of the Buddha
approx. 1790-1825
Double page from a manuscript with illustrations of tales of the last ten lives of the Buddha-to-be; left: A scene from the story of Mahosadha; right: a scene from the story of Bhuridatta
Double page from a manuscript with illustrations of tales of the last ten lives of the Buddha-to-be; left: A scene from the story of Mahosadha; right: a scene from the story of Bhuridatta
perhaps 1725-1780
Chest with scenes from the Bhuridatta Jataka, a story of one of the last ten previous lives of the Buddha
Chest with scenes from the Bhuridatta Jataka, a story of one of the last ten previous lives of the Buddha
1800-1900
Manuscript cabinet with scenes from the last ten previous lives of the Buddha and of Phra Malai in Indra's heaven
Manuscript cabinet with scenes from the last ten previous lives of the Buddha and of Phra Malai in Indra's heaven
approx. 1850
The Sage Vidhura is carried through the air holding the tail of a demon's flying horse; a scene from one of the last ten previous lives of the Buddha
The Sage Vidhura is carried through the air holding the tail of a demon's flying horse; a scene from one of the last ten previous lives of the Buddha
Somnuk Permthongkum
approx. 1960-1965
The Buddha preaching in Indra's heaven; Scenes from ten of the Buddha's previous lives
The Buddha preaching in Indra's heaven; Scenes from ten of the Buddha's previous lives
1800-1900
Pages from a manuscript with illustrations of tales of the last ten lives of the Buddha-to-be (including those of Chanda-kumara, Narada, Vidhura-pandita, and Vessantara) and of real and mythical animals
Pages from a manuscript with illustrations of tales of the last ten lives of the Buddha-to-be (including those of Chanda-kumara, Narada, Vidhura-pandita, and Vessantara) and of real and mythical animals
1725-1775
Scenes from ten of the Buddha's previous lives
Scenes from ten of the Buddha's previous lives
1800-1850
After conservation treatment
Five Buddhas of the past, present, and future; Phra Malai visiting the stupa of the hair relic in Indra's heaven; scenes from two of the previous lives of the Buddha (Sama Jataka and Nimi Jataka)
approx. 1875-1900
Trisala realizes that Mahavira lives, from a manuscript of the Kalpasutra (Book of Ritual)
Trisala realizes that Mahavira lives, from a manuscript of the Kalpasutra (Book of Ritual)
approx. 1450