Name/Title
Thai Votive TabletEntry/Object ID
MK_0140Description
Behold a captivating artifact from the vibrant tapestry of Thai artistry: an exquisite 18th-19th century Buddhist carved wood rectangular votive plaque, one of a matching pair, graciously housed within an ornate frame. Immersing oneself in the intricate details of these plaques reveals a mesmerizing tableau.
Each wooden canvas bears the sacred imprints of twenty-eight miniature gilt Buddhas, seated in the revered bhumisparsa mudra, a pose where the Enlightened One touches the earth. This gesture, frozen in time, echoes with profound symbolism, encapsulating the essence of Buddhist teachings.
This set of resplendent relics are a testament to the cultural confluence of Thailand's historical narrative, which draws together a rich interplay of Buddhism, Hinduism, and an anamism culled from the cultures of the Mons and Cambodians. As such, these plaques are not merely artifacts; they are windows into a bygone era where spirituality and artistic finesse converged to create objects of timeless beauty and profound significance.
This treasured piece has been in the Mauna Kea's collection since 1965, when Laurance Rockefeller developed the hotel, and has recently been restored and reguilded.Made/Created
Time Period
18th Century, 19th CenturyPlace
Country
ThailandContinent
AsiaDimensions
Height
23 inLength
15-3/4 inLocation
Area
8th Floor Makai-North WingFloor
8th FloorBuilding
Main TowerFloor
8th FloorBuilding
Main TowerFloor
5th FloorBuilding
Main Tower