Cup

A1131A

From: Nepal

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number A1131A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Nepalese | Hindu
Provenience Nepal
Date Made 18th Century
Section Asian
Materials Rhinoceros Horn
Technique Carved | Relief
Iconography Vishnu | Lakshmi | Sheshanaga
Description

Rhinoceros horn Vaishnava libation cup. The cup has ten plaques outside representing the avatars of Vishnu. The inside depicts Vishnu and his consort Laskhmi with Sheshanaga, a seven headed serpent. Spoon (A1131B) used with it, copper.

Credit Line Purchased from Alexander Scott, 1914
Other Number Getz 157 - Other Number

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