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Nepal; Patan, Oku Bahal Modern gilded copper; with inlaid semi-precious stones |
carved by Rustum Shakya This fine casting has been delicately engraved by Rustum Shakya. The gilding is by the dangerous mercury amalgam method now practised only by the Newars of the Kathmandu valley. Detail:closeup of the face Detail:closeup of the side of figure |
