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Ornament for deity

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, flat ornaments with a spiral pattern. Gold-colored metal frame with pointed, petal-like shapes around the edge. The spiral design features concentric circles. The circles are made of turquoise stones, red gems, and a dark red stone at the center. Small gold beads separate some of the circles. The ornaments have a symmetrical design. They are on a gray background. Title: Ornament for deity. Artist: Unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
17th–19th century
Medium:
Gold with precious stones
Culture:
Nepal
Dimensions:
599 × 399 px
Museum record:
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