Panel of a Buddhist Ritual Crown with Ratnasambhava, the Transcendent Buddha of the South

Copper alloy object with a patina, primarily reddish-brown in color. Triangular shape with a curved top. Decorated with numerous small spheres around the edges. Central figure of a seated Buddha in a niche, hands resting on lap. The niche has a rounded top and is supported by four pillars. Two small animal-like figures on either side of the niche, possibly lions or dragons. The base of the object is flat and wide. The background is dark gray, fading to light grey at the bottom.

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Date:: 10th–11th century
Medium:: Wood with traces of polychrome
Culture:: India (Jammu and Kashmir) or western Tibet
Dimensions:: 468 × 625 px
Museum record:: View original

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Panel of a Buddhist Ritual Crown with Ratnasambhava, the Transcendent Buddha of the South

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