Model of a Stupa, Malla period, ca. 16th century, Nepal (Kathmandu Valley), Gilt-copper alloy with rock-crystal inset, H. 6 5/16 in. (16 cm); W. 3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm), Sculpture, This miniature stupa has four shrines at the base, each housing a meditating Buddha. Eyes are incised on the four sides of the square section harmika between the dome and the tiered umbrellas, as seen at Swayambhunath stupa and elsewhere in the valley today
Keywords:
Model, Stupa, Malla period, ca, 16th century, Nepal, Kathmandu Valley, Gilt-copper alloy, rock-crystal inset, H, 6 5/16, 16 cm, W, 3 13/16, 9.7, Sculpture, miniature, stupa, four shrines, base, housing, meditating Buddha, Eyes, incised sides, square section, harmika, dome, tiered umbrellas, Swayambhunath stupa, elsewhere, valley today
Image ID:
The watermark in the image will not appear on the final download.