Central Thailand
Standing Buddha
INV-1535
Central ThailandMon period, 8th‒9th century or later
Standing Buddha
Central Thailand →Southeast Asiansandstonestone
Date
Mon period, 8th‒9th century or later
Medium
Limestone
Dimensions
67.3 × 23.7 × 11 cm (26 1/2 × 9 5/16 × 4 5/16 in.)
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Location
Chicago, IL
Credit
Gift of Marilynn B. Alsdorf
This standing Buddha, attributed to the Mon style of central Thailand (8th‒9th century), wears a monastic robe in the “wet garment” style influenced by post-Gupta art. Though damaged, the sculpture shows no traces of lacquer, gilding, or paint. Its origin remains uncertain, as many Buddhist sculptures were relocated over time. However, unusual features—such as counterclockwise curls, a rounded face, broad nose, four neck lines, its small size, and lack of attachment holes for the hands—raise questions about its authenticity.
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