Tathagata crowm

Mongolian Collection

Accession Nr.: 95.3.1
Type: religious or cult object; metalwork; costumes
Date of production:
19th century
Place of production:
Materials: copper; silk
Techniques: gilt; silvered
Dimensions: height: 14 cm
length: 25 cm
A crown composed of five metal plates, held together at the bottom with a red silk ribbon. The metal plates embossed with a tendril pattern are decorated with Cintamani at the top and the face of Garuda at the bottom. In the middle, the Five Tathagata Buddhas stand out in gold on the blue painted base. The back side of the plates is painted with red paint.