Ornamental plates
| Accession Nr.: | 68.23.1-2 |
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| Type: | relief; metalwork; religious/ritual equipment |
| Date of production: |
late19th century
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| Place of production: |
| Materials: | copper; precious stone |
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| Dimensions: | height: 8 cm width: 5.4 cm |
Ornamental plates for a Buddhist altar or statue with the pattern of the wish-fulfilling gem, cintāmaṇi. The copper plate is embossed and engraved, decorated with stone inlays (turquoise, coral). Traces of fixation can be seen.