Rama

Thailand

Early 20th century

  • Titles Rama (Proper)
  • Medium bronze
  • Dimensions 9 3/4 x 6 1/2 x 4 in. (24.8 x 16.5 x 10.2 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Robert Utterback, Sr. in memory of his mother, Katherine Flournoy Utterback, 1989.152.4
  • Work Type sculpture
  • Classification Sculpture

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