Leaf-Shaped Box, 17th–19th century, Top decoration: Newari; box: Tibet, Lhasa area, Gold, aquamarine, diamonds, emeralds, rubies, sapphire, pearl, lapis lazuli, and turquoise, 6 x 2 1/2 in. (15.2 x 6.3 cm), Metalwork, This box made for an elite patron presents the god Vishnu, in carved aquamarine, in a field of emeralds. The lid was made in a Nepalese workshop, while the gold box was manufactured in Tibet. The object speaks for a seamless integration of Hindu deities with the Tibetan pantheon
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Leaf-Shaped Box, 17th–19th century, Top decoration, Newari, box, Tibet, Lhasa area, Gold, aquamarine, diamonds, emeralds, rubies, sapphire, pearl, lapis lazuli, turquoise, 6 x 2 1/2, 15.2 6.3 cm, Metalwork, elite patron, presents, god Vishnu, carved aquamarine, field, lid, Nepalese workshop, gold box, manufactured, object speaks, seamless integration, Hindu deities, Tibetan pantheon
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