Forehead Ornament for a Deity
Rectangular piece of jewelry with a curved bottom. The background of the piece is turquoise with an assortment of gemstones and clear crystals. There are dangling metal pieces along the bottom. Three distinct metal figures are affixed to the piece. The figure in the center is seated with legs crossed and hands on knees. The two figures on either side of the center figure are standing; the one on the right holds a staff, while the figure on the left holds an object to their chest.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 17th–19th century
- Medium
- Gilt silver, brass, diamonds, emeralds, rubies, sapphires, pearls, coral, shell, mother of pearl, amber, turquoise, and semiprecious stones
- Culture
- Newari, for the Nepalese or Tibetan market
- Dimensions
- 600 × 437 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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