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Woman's Amulet Case (Jantar) Depicting a Buddhist Deity

A work made of gold inlaid with turquoises, corals, pearls, emeralds, rubies, and sapphires.

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  • A work made of gold inlaid with turquoises, corals, pearls, emeralds, rubies, and sapphires.

Date:

Early 19th century

Artist:

Kathmandu Valley, Nepal

About this artwork

Status

On View, Gallery 140

Department

Arts of Asia

Title

Woman's Amulet Case (Jantar) Depicting a Buddhist Deity

Medium

Gold inlaid with turquoises, corals, pearls, emeralds, rubies, and sapphires

Dimensions

6.8 × 6.1 × 1.5 cm (2 11/16 × 2 7/16 × 3 in.)

Credit Line

Promised gift of Barbara and David Kipper

Reference Number

Obj: 226295

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