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Jeweled Chest Depicting Garuda and Face of Glory (kīrtimukha)

A work made of gilt silver and brass inlaid with turquoises, corals, emeralds, green beryl, rubies, lapis lazuli, hessonites, garnets, and sapphires.

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  • A work made of gilt silver and brass inlaid with turquoises, corals, emeralds, green beryl, rubies, lapis lazuli, hessonites, garnets, and sapphires.

Date:

Late 19th century

Artist:

Patan, Kathmandu Valley, Nepal

About this artwork

Status

On View, Gallery 140

Department

Arts of Asia

Title

Jeweled Chest Depicting Garuda and Face of Glory (kīrtimukha)

Medium

Gilt silver and brass inlaid with turquoises, corals, emeralds, green beryl, rubies, lapis lazuli, hessonites, garnets, and sapphires

Dimensions

8.2 × 15.7 × 11.8 cm (3 1/4 × 6 3/16 × 4 11/16 in.)

Credit Line

Promised gift of Barbara and David Kipper

Reference Number

Obj: 225876

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