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Plaque

Plaque
17th century (made)
Place of origin

Rectangular plaque carved in relief with figure of a dancing Dakini, a Lamaist feminine divinity of lesser rank.


Object details

Object type
TitlePlaque
Materials and techniques
Ivory
Brief description
Dakini; Ritual, ivory, carved, Nepal, C17
Physical description
Rectangular plaque carved in relief with figure of a dancing Dakini, a Lamaist feminine divinity of lesser rank.
Dimensions
  • Height: 7in
  • Width: 3.5in
Credit line
Purchased from Imre Schwaiger Esq, 39 Brook Street, Grosvenor Square, W.1
Collection
Accession number
IM.152-1922

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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