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Pair of Earrings with Face of Glory (Kirtimukha)

A work made of parcel-gilt copper inlaid with coral, glass, turquoise, amber, pearls, emeralds, rubies, and pink sapphires turquoises, ambers, pearls, emeralds, rubies, and pink sapphires.

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  • A work made of parcel-gilt copper inlaid with coral, glass, turquoise, amber, pearls, emeralds, rubies, and pink sapphires turquoises, ambers, pearls, emeralds, rubies, and pink sapphires.

Date:

Late 18th-early 19th century

Artist:

Kathmandu Valley, Nepal

About this artwork

Status

On View, Gallery 140

Department

Arts of Asia

Title

Pair of Earrings with Face of Glory (Kirtimukha)

Medium

Parcel-gilt copper inlaid with coral, glass, turquoise, amber, pearls, emeralds, rubies, and pink sapphires turquoises, ambers, pearls, emeralds, rubies, and pink sapphires

Dimensions

20.2 × 10.2 cm (7 15/16 × 1/4 in.)

Credit Line

Promised gift of Barbara and David Kipper

Reference Number

Obj: 226298

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