Forehead Ornament for a Deity
Oval-shaped object with a flat top and rounded sides. Teal-colored border on top and bottom made of interlocking chevrons. The top surface features five seated figures, three orange and two teal, in a row. Each figure sits cross-legged with hands raised. Oval frames with white and black centers are positioned between the figures. Small gold-colored knobs on either end. Background is gray. This is the forehead ornament for a deity by an unknown artist.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 17th–19th century
- Medium:
- Gold, diamonds, rubies, emeralds, sapphires, garnet, lapis lazuli, coral, shell, mother of pearl, pearl, amber, and turquoise
- Culture:
- Newari, for the Nepalese or Tibetan market
- Dimensions:
- 599 × 392 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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