Cambodia or Laos, 13th-15th century. The plaques executed in repoussé, each depicting Buddha standing on a dais with the right hand forming the abhaya mudra, the gesture of fearlessness, wearing long flowing robes, and showing calm expressions with benevolent smiles, all with hair surmounted by an ushnisha. Backed with paper.
Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Condition: Good condition with some minor bending and tears, few small losses, and minor traces of age and wear.
Weight: 4.3 g (total) Dimensions: Size 9.5 x 3.5 cm, 9.1 x 3.5 cm, and 8.8 x 3.6 cm
Literature comparison: Very similar plaques are published in The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum, page 90, Budapest 2013. A similar piece is also in the National Museum of Cambodia, inventory number Ga.3086.1-14.