One leaf of a Tathagata crown

Mongolian Collection

Accession Nr.: 73.21.1
Type: metalwork; costumes; religious/ritual equipment
Date of production:
19th century
Place of production:
Materials: copper
Techniques: silvered
Dimensions: height: 17 cm
width: 11.3 cm
A piece of a crown assembled from five metal plates. The metal plates embossed with tendril patterns are decorated with vajra on top and makara heads on the bottom. In the middle is one of the Five Tathagata Buddhas. The edges are slightly chipped.