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ca. 16th century · Gilt-copper alloy with rock-crystal inset · Asian Art

This miniature stupa has four shrines at the base, each housing a meditating Buddha. Eyes are incised on the four sides of the square section harmika between the dome and the tiered umbrellas, as seen at Swayambhunath stupa and elsewhere in the valley today.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 16th century

Medium

Gilt-copper alloy with rock-crystal inset

Culture

Nepal (Kathmandu Valley)

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Anonymous Gift, 1985