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The crown is cast in three stepped sections surmoutned by a vajra. The front edge is decorated with a foliate rim with three gilt copper seated Buddhas before flaming mandorlas and foliate scrolls. The next step is decorated with a further Buddha. The gilt copper panels are decorated with various inlays.
Catalogue note:
This type of ritual crowns of this type are worn by Nepalese Buddhist priests, vajracaryas, during religious ceremonies.
Condition: There are minor losses to the inlays.
There are dents and minor verdigris.
Origin: Nepal
Period: 19th-20th century
Sizes: 47.00 cm. H
18.5 in. H