[TP3] Giving Away the Elephants

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Vessantara Jataka
Giving Away the Elephants
From the top, Vessantara distributes charity in an alms hall. The central scene shows Vessantara seating in his palace attending to the delegation of Brahmins asking for the precious white elephant. The man climbing the coconut tree with his exposed penis introduces local humor. Below, Vessantara in the white elephant pours water signifying the granting and blessing of precious gift. Opposite this scene shows the Brahmins riding away with the elephant

Thai Paintings
(TP1) Standing Buddha
(TP2) Buddha Descending
(TP3) Giving Away Elephant
(TP4) Giving Away Horses
(TP5) Journey to Hermitage
(TP6) Giving Away Family
(TP7) Death of Chujok
(TP8) Return of Vessantara
(TP9) Chulmani Chedi
(TP10) Vessantara Jataka


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TP3 Vessantara Jataka - Giving Away the Elephants Late 19th Century, Bangkok Period, Natural pigments on cloth, Size: 174.5 x 89.5 cm. mounted as vertical banner US$ 4,000. apx. Baht 165,000.
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