Amulet

A1151

From: Nepal

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number A1151
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Nepalese | Buddhist
Provenience Nepal
Date Made 15th Century - 19th Century
Section Asian
Materials Bronze
Technique Low Relief | Relief
Iconography Sarasvati | Deity
Description

Amulet. Sarasvati. Small bronze charm shaped to carry in the hand. Deity dancing in full relief on the front. "Sampson pushing the pillars apart" in low relief on the back.

Height 7.62 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Alexander Scott, 1914

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