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Very Large Fancy Cased Antique Cast Metal, Thai Amulet of the Buddhist Monk Sīvali. He is the patron saint of travel and is believed to ward off misfortunes at home such as fire or theft. Sivali is typically depicted standing upright and carrying a walking staff, an alms bowl and Buddhist prayer beads. Born to Queen Suppavasa, Sīvali is believed to have remained in his mother’s womb for seven years because of past karma. After a week in labor, Sīvali’s mother gave birth to a precocious boy who could immediately speak. Thereafter, Gautama Buddha’s chief disciple, Sariputta, admitted Sīvali into the sangha. The Burmese and Thai believe that worshiping him will bring them prosperity and good fortune.
