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Diadem with Kinnaris (Half-Bird, Half-Female Creatures)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden headpiece with intricate design, featuring half-bird, half-female creatures; adorned with hanging gold beads and disks; central dark gemstone; symmetrical patterns on either side; small gold cones at top; two small loops on either end.

Artwork Details

Date
9th–10th century
Medium
Gold inset with garnet
Culture
India (Jammu & Kashmir, ancient kingdom of Kashmir)
Dimensions
599 × 332 px
Public Domain
Yes
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