Large votive tablet Phra Leela – Wat Nong.

This large red terracotta votive tablet depicts Phra Leela , the walking or « dancing » Buddha, a symbol of grace, harmonious movement, and the spread of the Dharma. Phra Leela is a rare and highly prized image in Thailand, associated with benevolence, lightness, and the ability to move forward without obstacles.

The tablet features a classical style, with a standing Buddha in a walking posture, draped in a fine monastic robe, and his left arm raised in a blessing gesture. This type of image inspires spiritual progression, the removal of obstacles, and protection while traveling.

The cast inscription on the back clearly reads: « Phra Satkédi, Wat Nong, 2478 » , which corresponds to the year 1935 in the Gregorian calendar. This votive tablet is a reissue of a series dating from 1935 by Venerable Phra Satkédi of Wat Nong (a small temple in the Chiang Mai area).

Features

• Representation: Phra Leela (Walking Buddha)

• Origin: Wat Nong, northern region of Thailand

• Material: Molded terracotta

• Dimensions: Approximately 13 cm x 4.5 cm

• Weight: Approximately 88 grams

• Condition: Very good condition, placed in a custom-made waterproof reliquary.