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• Auction House:
  Theodore Bruce
• Sale Name:
  The Todd Barlin Collection of Fine Oceanic & Asian Arts
• Sale Date:
  08 May 2016 ~ 12noon
• Lot #:
  185
• Lot Description:
  A Thai Bronze Figural Group describing the story of the Buddhist Monk Phra Malai, 19th Century
  Ht. 46 cm
• Provenance:
  Todd Barlin Collection.
• Notes:
  Legend has it that he was an arhat from Sri Lanka who achieved great supernatural powers through his own merit & meditation. He is also honoured as a successor to Maudgalyayana, the Buddha's foremost disciple, for his supernatural attainments. In the story, this pious & compassionate monk descends to hell to give teachings & comfort the suffering hell-beings there.
• Estimate:
  A$2,000 - 3,000
• Realised Price:
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• Category:
  Oriental

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