Forehead Ornament for a Deity

Date17th–19th century

MediumGilt silver, brass, diamonds, emeralds, rubies, sapphires, pearls, coral, shell, mother of pearl, amber, turquoise, and semiprecious stones

Dimensions2 3/4 x 10 in. (7.0 x 25.4 cm)

CultureNewari, for the Nepalese or Tibetan market

DepartmentAsian Art

ClassificationJewelry

John Stewart Kennedy Fund, 1915

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