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Writing Set with Face of Glory (Kīrtimukha)

Vessel, with brown handle, in the shape of a human face, with geometric pattern on head warp.

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  • Vessel, with brown handle, in the shape of a human face, with geometric pattern on head warp.

Date:

Mid–19th century

Artist:

Kathmandu Valley, Nepal

About this artwork

Status

On View, Gallery 140

Department

Arts of Asia

Title

Writing Set with Face of Glory (Kīrtimukha)

Medium

Gilt brass inlaid with lapis lazuli, turquoise, pink sapphires, garnets, emeralds, rubies, and glass

Dimensions

Pen case: 17.8 × 2.8 × 2 cm (7 1/16 × 1 1/8 × 13/16 in.); Inkpot: 8 × 7.8 × 3.2 cm (3 3/16 × 3 1/16 × 1 5/16 in.)

Credit Line

Promised gift of Barbara and David Kipper

Reference Number

Obj: 226296

Extended information about this artwork

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