Metal Cast with Real Human Body Inside: A Specific Religious Art for Management of Incorruptible Body

Abstract

The role of art in religion is an intriguing topic. There are numerous religious items that are regarded as masterpieces. The art of the metal case is fascinating in Buddhism. In this brief piece, the writers discuss and illustrate a remarkable item found in Indochina: a metal cast of a real human dead and incorruptible body. This article presents a detailed case study of a metal cast of a local famous venerable that includes an actual, incorruptible body.