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The Vessantara Jataka

Unknown1830/1870

The James H.W. Thompson Foundation

The James H.W. Thompson Foundation
Bangkok, Thailand

Eleventh episode, Maharat, The Great King: The children are tied with a creeper and led away by Jujok toward his home. At night, he climbs onto a bough to escape the dangers of the forest, but leaves the children bound to the tree trunk. Gods intervene in the guise of the parents to protect the children. Jujok, lost in the forest, is misled by the gods to King Sanjaya's capital where the royal grandchildren are recognized and handsomely ransomed by the king. Jujok, with his new found wealth, lives in sudden luxury, and dies of gluttony. The grandson, Jali explains to the king for being too harsh. Whereupon the king, with his court, goes on a Royal Procession (often shown as one of the episodes) to Mount Vampka to bring Vessantara and Madsi back to the royal court.

Details

  • Title: The Vessantara Jataka
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date: 1830/1870
  • Location Created: Thailand
  • Provenance: Central Thailand
  • Physical Dimensions: w51 x h60 cm (complete)
  • Culture: Bangkok Period
  • Type: Painting
  • Medium: Pigments on cloth

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