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Amulet Case (Jantar) Depicting Durga Killing the Buffalo Demon (Mahishasuramardini)

A work made of gilt silver inlaid with rubies, emeralds, and sapphires.

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  • A work made of gilt silver inlaid with rubies, emeralds, and sapphires.

Date:

19th century

Artist:

Kathmandu Valley, Nepal

About this artwork

Status

On View, Gallery 140

Department

Arts of Asia

Title

Amulet Case (Jantar) Depicting Durga Killing the Buffalo Demon (Mahishasuramardini)

Medium

Gilt silver inlaid with rubies, emeralds, and sapphires

Dimensions

11.5 × 4 × 9.5 cm (4 1/2 × 1 1/2 × 3 5/8 in.)

Credit Line

Promised gift of Barbara and David Kipper

Reference Number

Obj: 226294

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