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Donors Nepal
Nepal; ca. 17th century
Copper alloy
Rubin Museum of Art
C2005.14.1 (HAR 65417)

Merit is the benefit accumulated by donors who commission the creation of sacred art. Donors are commonly depicted in Nepalese art. In paintings, small human figures are depicted in the bottom register and can include the entire donor family. In sculpture, donors are often shown as kneeling figures to the side of the central image.


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