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Crown Ornament for a Deity

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold teardrop-shaped ornament with pointed top and rounded bottom. The top section is narrower and more pointed, resembling a leaf. The ornament features intricate designs and patterns made from various stones, including turquoise, coral, and other precious gems. The stones are arranged in a symmetrical pattern, with concentric circles of stones in shades of blue, green, orange, and clear. The stones are set in a gold framework, with gold filigree details throughout. A symmetrical design of two birds facing each other, made from coral, blue, and green stones, is at the top. The background of the image is gray. Crown Ornament for a Deity, likely created by Tibetan artisans.

Artwork details

Date:
17th–19th century
Medium:
Gilt silver, emeralds, sapphires, rubies, garnets, pearls, lapis lazuli, coral, shell, mother of pearl, amber, and turquoise
Culture:
Newari for Tibetan Market
Dimensions:
474 × 624 px
Museum record:
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