Buddhist Painting - Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 10 - Thailand (No Reserve Price)

An ancient Thai temple scroll painting depicting the legend of Vessantara Jataka

Vessantara Jataka is one of the most popular stories of Theravada Buddhism. The Vessantara Jātaka tells the story of a previous life of Gautama Buddha, about a very compassionate and generous prince, Vessantara, who gives away everything he owns, including his children, displaying the virtue of perfect generosity. It is also known as the “Great Nativity Sermon. ”

Chapter 10: Indra, in the form of a Brahmin, asks Vessantara for Maddi

Most such images from earlier periods have been lost due to the fragility of the fabric and paint pigments and the effects of the humid climate. The painting style of this picture Rattanakosin-Ara (1787-1910) , probably during the reign of King Rama IV and V (1851-1910) , which formed the final classical period of the Rattanakosin school

Creases and holes present. Some loss to paint as shown in photos. Will of course be sent in a frame. Dimensions including frame 92 cm x 60 cm

Rattanakosin style (1787-1910) ,

Watercolor & pigments on cotton cloth.
at the end of the 19th century