Crown Ornament for a Deity, 17th–19th century, Newari for Tibetan Market, Gilt silver, emeralds, sapphires, rubies, garnets

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Crown Ornament for a Deity, 17th–19th century, Newari for Tibetan Market, Gilt silver, emeralds, sapphires, rubies, garnets, pearls, lapis lazuli, coral, shell, and turquoise, 6 3 /4 x 4 in. ( x cm), Jewelry, Deities were often adorned with elaborate crowns. These prong crown elements likely were part of a set of five that referenced the directional Tathagata Buddhas, as indicated by the vajra (thunderbolt) and foliate forms (purnaghata

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Size: 4056px × 4560px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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