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Book Covers with the Eight Guardians of the Cremation Grounds17th-18th century

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Two long, narrow gilded metal strips with repoussé figural scenes in low relief, depicting seated and standing figures with halos amid swirling cloud forms

Unknown, Book Covers with the Eight Guardians of the Cremation Grounds, 17th-18th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Georg M. Babbe, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Book Covers with the Eight Guardians of the Cremation Grounds
Place Made
Nepal
Date Made
17th-18th century
Medium
Gilt copper with incised decoration
Dimensions
Each: 2 x 17 5/8 in.; (5.1 x 44.8 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Georg M. Babbe
Accession Number
M.87.270a-b
Classification
Manuscripts
Collecting Area
South and Southeast Asian Art