Metal Cast with Real Human Organ: A Specific Religious Art in Thailand

Abstract

Art in religion is an interesting issue. Many religious artifacts are accepted as master piece. In Buddhism, the art of metal case is of interest. In this short article, the authors present and discuss on an extraordinary artifact seen in Indochina, the metal cast with real human organ. The specific case study of metal cast of a local famous venerable that contains real incorruptible eyeball is hereby presented.