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9th–10th century · Gold inset with garnet · Asian Art

This three-piece repoussé diadem is a rare example of early Indian jewelry. Four kinnaris—half-bird, half-female celestial celebrants—dominate the design. It was probably made in Kashmir, judging by the likeness of the kinnaris to those depicted on the ninth-century temple of Avantisvamin at Avantipur, Kashmir.

Artist

Unknown

Date

9th–10th century

Medium

Gold inset with garnet

Culture

India (Jammu & Kashmir, ancient kingdom of Kashmir)

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Gift of Evelyn Kossak, The Kronos Collections, 1988