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Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 2 (Himavanta Forest), c1850-1870. Creator: Unknown.

Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 2 (Himavanta Forest), c1850-1870. Creator: Unknown.

2-999-837 - Heritage Art/Heritage Images

Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 2 (Himavanta Forest), c1850-1870. In this scene, we see Prince Vessantara giving his prized white elephant to a group of brahmins from a neighboring kingdom. A white elephant was believed to bring rain and prosperity. Vessantara sits atop the elephant, surrounded by symbols of his royalty. He pours water into the brahmins' hands as a sign of the gift being given.

Image Details

People Information

Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
Medium
  1. Paint on cloth, gilding
Picture Type
  1. Portrait
Geographic Hierarchy

World Asia Thailand

  1. 15 00 00 N , 100 00 00 E
Category Hierarchy

Religion & Belief Buddhism

Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3662x4960
File Size : 53,214kb

Aliases

  1. 35.265
  1. 1100001040
  1. 2-999-837
  1. 2999837
  1. 35.265
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