Thai Walking Buddha plaque

A fine silver alloy metal plaque of a Walking Buddha, the left hand raised to his chest. This gracefl rendering, which commemorates the Buddha’s return to earth after visiting his deceased mother in a Buddhist heaven, was most likely used as a protective amulet.
(Buddha Pamphlet #10)
From the Sukhothai era, Thailand, circa 14th/15th century.

Height: 4.6 inches (11.9 cm.)

BU025