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CAT NO: BB294

DESCRIPTION:The naga can be regarded as a great snake, such as a king cobra, a water snake, or a mythical dragon. Within Buddhist narratives, including the life story of the Buddha, the naga appears frequently with its overwhelming power. Poisonous and dreadful nagas tend to be controlled and tamed by the power of the Buddha.

Such a case can be seen in the story of a fire serpent in the Uruvela Kassapa episode.In most cases, the fierce and negative naga becomes a well-ordered and positive figure within Buddhism. Indeed, this kind of naga can be treated as the protector not only of the Buddha’s body, in the case of Mucalinda naga, but also of the relics of the Buddha in the case of Ramagama naga.

The Buddhist way of dealing with the naga gives some clues to understand how Buddhism peacefully localized into the new area with different religious cults. Buddhism provides order to the uncontrollable and chaotic power of local religious objects by adding Buddhist values and roles. Once well-disciplined and controllable, such local objects can remain harmoniously with Buddhism without being destroyed by Buddhism.

This presentation will explore the stories of various nagas in the Buddhist narratives to show how the protective image of nagas became established by controlling, or taming, the chaotic power of nagas with peaceful Buddhist treatment.

PERIOD: 19th century

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Thai , Thailand

CONSTRUCTION: Bronze

RARITY AND CONDITION:Extremely rare, good condition, some possible cleaning / restoration,
expected day to day wear (see photos)

HEIGHT IN INCHES: 23"
WIDTH / LENGTH: 10"(buddha) 23" (base)

PROVENANCE: Acquired from a Thai collector

EVALUATION APPRAISAL: A valuable addition to any serious collection

Price: US$3,200.00

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