Tathagata crown
Accession Nr.: | 2001.15.1 |
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Type: | costumes; religious/ritual equipment |
Date of production: |
early 20th century
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Place of production: |
Materials: | papier-mâché; textile |
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Dimensions: | height: 16.2 cm width: 11 cm |
A crown composed of five plates, held together by a red ribbon at the bottom. The plates, embossed with tendril patterns, are decorated with the sun on top. In the middle, the Five Tathagata Buddhas stand out in gold on the green, slightly worn base. Its surface is varnished. The back side of the plates is painted with red paint.