Container
18th century (made)
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During the daily worship of deities in the Kathmandu Valley the image being worshipped is adorned with red sindur powder as a mark of veneration and is also offered food, incense and flowers. The use of a stupa shaped container suggests a Buddhist usage.
Object details
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Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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Materials and techniques | Cast brass |
Brief description | Cast brass container in the form of a stupa, Nepal, 18th century |
Physical description | A cast brass container in the form of a stupa whose top half lifts off. The top is formed of four umbrellas with a top flame finial. Beaded decoration encircles the bottom two umbrellas while the base of the top half is decorated with beaded elements.. |
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Credit line | Bequeathed by Oppi Untracht |
Object history | Folrmerly in the collection of Oppi Untracht and acquired by him while in Nepal during the period 1963-67. |
Production | Kathmandu Valley |
Summary | During the daily worship of deities in the Kathmandu Valley the image being worshipped is adorned with red sindur powder as a mark of veneration and is also offered food, incense and flowers. The use of a stupa shaped container suggests a Buddhist usage. |
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Accession number | IS.9:1,2-2009 |
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Record created | October 7, 2009 |
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