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Tara, the Buddhist Savior, Gilt copper alloy with color and semiprecious stone inlay, Nepal, Kathmandu Valley — Tara, the Buddhist Savior
Nepal, Kathmandu Valley
14th century

Vishnu Riding on Garuda, Gilt copper repoussé, Nepal — Vishnu Riding on Garuda
Nepal
dated 1004

Bhairava, Gilded copper, rock crystal, paint, Nepal, Kathmandu Valley — Bhairava
Nepal, Kathmandu Valley
16th century

Durga as Slayer of the Buffalo Demon Mahishasura, Gilt copper alloy, inlaid with semiprecious stones, Nepal — Durga as Slayer of the Buffalo Demon Mahishasura
Nepal
14th–15th century

Bodhisattva, probably Padmapani Lokeshvara, Gilt copper alloy, Nepal (Kathmandu Valley) — Bodhisattva, probably Padmapani Lokeshvara
Nepal (Kathmandu Valley)
10th–11th century

The Bodhisattva Maitreya, the Buddha of the Future, Copper alloy with gilding and color, Nepal — The Bodhisattva Maitreya, the Buddha of the Future
Nepal
11th century

The Bodhisattva Manjushri as a Ferocious Destroyer of Ignorance, Gilt-copper alloy with color and gold paint, Nepal, Kathmandu Valley — The Bodhisattva Manjushri as a Ferocious Destroyer of Ignorance
Nepal, Kathmandu Valley
10th century

The Bodhisattva Padmapani Lokeshvara, Copper alloy with gilding and semiprecious stones, Nepal, Kathmandu Valley — The Bodhisattva Padmapani Lokeshvara
Nepal, Kathmandu Valley
11th–12th century

Vishnu, Copper alloy with gilding, Nepal (Kathmandu Valley) — Vishnu
Nepal (Kathmandu Valley)
dated August 12, 1105

The Goddess Durga Slaying Mahisha, Copper alloy, Nepal — The Goddess Durga Slaying Mahisha
Nepal
14th century

Ushnishavijaya Enthroned in the Womb of a Stupa, Distemper on cloth, Nepal — Ushnishavijaya Enthroned in the Womb of a Stupa
Nepal
dated 1510–19

Achala with His Consort Vishvavajri, Distemper on cloth, Nepal, Kathmandu Valley — Achala with His Consort Vishvavajri
Nepal, Kathmandu Valley
1525–50

Chakrasamvara and Vajravarahi, Distemper on cotton, Nepal, Kathmandu Valley — Chakrasamvara and Vajravarahi
Nepal, Kathmandu Valley
1575–1600

Mandala of the Sun God Surya, Kitaharasa, Distemper on cotton, Nepal, Kathmandu Valley — Mandala of the Sun God Surya
Kitaharasa
likely 1379

Chakrasamvara Mandala, Distemper on cloth, Nepal — Chakrasamvara Mandala
Nepal
ca. 1100

Acala, The Buddhist Protector, Distemper and gold on cloth, Nepal, Kathmandu Valley — Acala, The Buddhist Protector
Nepal, Kathmandu Valley
equivalent to February / March 1322

Vishnu, Gilt-copper alloy, Nepal (Kathmandu Valley) — Vishnu
Nepal (Kathmandu Valley)
10th–11th century

Vajracharya Priest’s Crown, Gilt copper alloy with semiprecious stones, lapis lazuli, and turquoise inlays, Nepal — Vajracharya Priest’s Crown
Nepal
13th–early 14th century

Eccentric Anthropomorph, Copper, Nepal (Kathmandu Valley) — Eccentric Anthropomorph
Nepal (Kathmandu Valley)
1500–1000 BCE

Textile Panel with Demonic Battle Scenes, Likely from the Devi Mahatmya, Silk embroidery on polished cotton, Nepal, Kathmandu Valley — Textile Panel with Demonic Battle Scenes, Likely from the Devi Mahatmya
Nepal, Kathmandu Valley
ca. 15th century

Surya, the Hindu Solar Deity, Copper alloy, Nepal (Kathmandu valley) — Surya, the Hindu Solar Deity
Nepal (Kathmandu valley)
14th century

Book Cover with Four Durgas, Distemper on wood, Nepal (Kathmandu Valley) — Book Cover with Four Durgas
Nepal (Kathmandu Valley)
18th century

Yakshas Relief, Stone, Nepal, Kathmandu Valley, possibly Deopatan — Yakshas Relief
Nepal, Kathmandu Valley, possibly Deopatan
8th–9th century

Yaksha Relief, Stone, Nepal, Kathmandu Valley, possibly Deopatan — Yaksha Relief
Nepal, Kathmandu Valley, possibly Deopatan
8th–9th century

Vairochana, the Supreme Transcendent Buddha, Gilt-copper alloy with gold paint and blue pigment, Nepal (Kathmandu Valley) — Vairochana, the Supreme Transcendent Buddha
Nepal (Kathmandu Valley)
11th–12th century

Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Infinite Compassion, Copper alloy, Nepal (Kathmandu Valley) — Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Infinite Compassion
Nepal (Kathmandu Valley)
10th century

The Bodhisattva Manjushri as a Youth, Copper alloy, Nepal, Kathmandu Valley — The Bodhisattva Manjushri as a Youth
Nepal, Kathmandu Valley
10th century

Linga Altar with Four Faces of Shiva, Copper alloy, Nepal (Kathmandu Valley) — Linga Altar with Four Faces of Shiva
Nepal (Kathmandu Valley)
dated 1045

Shiva Seated with Parvati, Copper alloy, Nepal (Kathmandu Valley) — Shiva Seated with Parvati
Nepal (Kathmandu Valley)
11th century

Sword Handle with Scenes of the Goddess Durga Slaying the Buffalo Demon Mahishasura, Copper alloy, Nepal, Kathmandu Valley — Sword Handle with Scenes of the Goddess Durga Slaying the Buffalo Demon Mahishasura
Nepal, Kathmandu Valley
13th–14th century

Vajracharya Priest’s Crown, Gilt copper alloy inlaid with semiprecious stones, Nepal — Vajracharya Priest’s Crown
Nepal
dated 1717

Bodhisattva, Probably Amoghapasa Lokeshvara, Wood with traces of gesso and color, Nepal (Kathmandu Valley) — Bodhisattva, Probably Amoghapasa Lokeshvara
Nepal (Kathmandu Valley)
14th–15th century

Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Infinite Compassion, Gilt-copper alloy, Nepal (Kathmandu Valley) — Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Infinite Compassion
Nepal (Kathmandu Valley)
10th century

Fragment from the Backplate of an Icon, Gilt copper alloy, Nepal (Kathmandu Valley) — Fragment from the Backplate of an Icon
Nepal (Kathmandu Valley)
16th century

Standing Ganesha, Wood with traces of polychrome, Nepal, Kathmandu Valley — Standing Ganesha
Nepal, Kathmandu Valley
16th–17th century

Vasudhara
, Gilt-copper alloy, Nepal, Kathmandu Valley — Vasudhara
Nepal, Kathmandu Valley
14th–15th century

Handle with Intertwined Figures, Copper alloy, Nepal (Kathmandu Valley) — Handle with Intertwined Figures
Nepal (Kathmandu Valley)
13th century

Portrait of Colonel Ranabir Singh Thapa, Bhajuman Chitrkar Nepalese, Opaque watercolors with gold on paper, laid down in an album page with ornamental margins and border, Nepal, Kathmandu — Portrait of Colonel Ranabir Singh Thapa
Bhajuman Chitrkar
ca. 1830

Lamp Bearer, Presumed Portrait of a Nobleman, Gilt-copper alloy, Nepal — Lamp Bearer, Presumed Portrait of a Nobleman
Nepal
Dated by inscription 1698

Goddess Tripurasundari, Distemper and gold on cloth, Nepal — Goddess Tripurasundari
Nepal
Early 20th century