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Ritual Diadem Plaque with a Buddha Surmounting a Skull17th century

Not on view
Carved bone or ivory sculpture of a meditating figure seated on a lotus throne atop a human skull, framed by an elaborate scrollwork arch
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Ritual Diadem Plaque with a Buddha Surmounting a Skull
Place Made
Nepal
Date Made
17th century
Medium
Ivory
Dimensions
4 1/2 x 2 x 1/2 in. (11.43 x 5.08 x 1.27 cm)
Credit Line
Purchased with funds provided by the Estate of Charles K. Feldman
Accession Number
M.86.61.4
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
South and Southeast Asian Art