This shrine, richly decorated with precious stones and semi-precious stones, shows elements of Nepalese architecture, such as the pagoda-roof-like essay, the side jewels of choice, as well as the niche frames arched over with Kirtimukhas (grimace-like heads). In the lower row, there are three standing bodhisattvas, in the upper row there are three deities in the lotus position.
Details
- Title : Buddhist shrine
- Year : around 1800
- Classification : Cultural Objects
- Medium : Brass, copper, gold-plated with precious stones
- Dimension : Object dimensions: 72 x 57 x 24.5 cm (estimate) ; Height: 70.5 cm (according to index card) ; Weight: approx. 20 kg (estimated: T. Gabsch)
- Accession No : Identification number. I 9907
- Country/ Geo-location : NEPAL
- Collection : Pergamon Museum
- Collection : Museum of Asian Art South, Southeast and Central Asia
- Photo : Museum for Asian Art of the State Museums in Berlin - Prussian Cultural Heritage Photographer: Susanna Schulz