Fragment from the Backplate of an Icon, 16th century

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Fragment from the Backplate of an Icon, Malla period, 16th century, Nepal (Kathmandu Valley), Gilt copper alloy, 5 x 2 7/16 in. ( x cm), Sculpture, This openwork panel depicts a mélange of fantastic animals riotously placed in foliage, one upon the other: an elephant on a rocky mountain, a lion standing on his back, above a rhinoceros-like creature with bull’s head, ridden by a demigod

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Size: 4976px × 6177px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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