Ritual Crown

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Ritual Crown

Nepal, 12th century
Jewelry and Adornments; crowns
Gilt copper (embossed and cast), inlaid with lapis and other gemstones
Overall: 11 x 10 7/16 x 8 3/8 in. (27.94 x 26.5113 x 21.2725 cm)
Gift of The Ahmanson Foundation (M.81.67)
Not currently on public view

Bibliography

  • Pal, Pratapaditya.  "Cosmic Vision and Buddhist Images."  Art International vol. XXV, no. 1-2 (1982):  8-40.
  • Pal, Pratapaditya. Art of Nepal. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art; University of California Press, 1985.
  • Pal, Pratapaditya.  "Cosmic Vision and Buddhist Images."  Art International vol. XXV, no. 1-2 (1982):  8-40.
  • Pal, Pratapaditya. Art of Nepal. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art; University of California Press, 1985.
  • Pal, Pratapaditya. "Art and Ritual in Buddhism." Asian Art vol. II, no. 3 (Summer 1989):  33-55.
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