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Nepal 18th c. gilded copper |
Detail: Top part Prabhamandala as a shrine for a statue featuring the bird garuda standing on the lotus flower. Garuda is surrounded by two celestial apsaras. Beneath garuda we can find two marine monsters reposing their paws on the door frame. On each side two conch shells protrude from the aureole. The bottom part is decorated with apsaras riding on goats, lions and elephants. Detail: Half top part |
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