EditorialTemple Bracket with a Devata Standing on a Hermit Sage, Nepal (Kathmandu Valley), 13th century or later, Nepal (Kathmandu Valley), Wood, H. 38 7/8 in. (98.7 cm), Woodwork.
EditorialScene from the legend of Phra Malai, a famous Buddhist monk believed to have travelled to heaven and hell. Maitreya, the future Buddha with heavenly beings (devata). Phra Malai. Central Thailand, 19th Century. Source: Add. 15347, f.48. Language: Thai.
EditorialScene from the legend of Phra Malai, a famous Buddhist monk believed to have travelled to heaven and hell. Devata (heavenly beings). Phra Malai. Central Thailand, 19th Century. Source: Add. 15347, f.38. Language: Thai.
EditorialScene from the legend of Phra Malai, a famous Buddhist monk believed to have travelled to heaven and hell. The god Indra with heavenly beings (devata). Phra Malai. Central Thailand, 19th Century. Source: Add. 15347, f.35. Language: Thai.
EditorialScene from the legend of Phra Malai, a famous Buddhist monk believed to have travelled to heaven and hell. Maitreya, the future Buddha with heavenly beings (devata). Phra Malai. Central Thailand, 19th Century. Source: Add. 15347, f.48. Language: Thai.
EditorialScene from the legend of Phra Malai, a famous Buddhist monk believed to have travelled to heaven and hell. Devata (heavenly beings). Phra Malai. Central Thailand, 19th Century. Source: Add. 15347, f.38. Language: Thai.
EditorialScene from the legend of Phra Malai, a famous Buddhist monk believed to have travelled to heaven and hell. The god Indra with heavenly beings (devata). Phra Malai. Central Thailand, 19th Century. Source: Add. 15347, f.35. Language: Thai.
EditorialDancing Celestial Deity (Devata), early 12th century, India (Uttar Pradesh), Sandstone, H. 33 1/2 in. (85.1 cm), Sculpture, Imagine posing as a model for this dancing female figure. You'll soon realize that this striking pose is anatomically impossible...
EditorialDancing Celestial Deity (Devata), early 12th century, India (Uttar Pradesh), Sandstone, H. 33 1/2 in. (85.1 cm), Sculpture, Imagine posing as a model for this dancing female figure. You'll soon realize that this striking pose is anatomically impossible...