Dish for Ritual Offerings with Durga Defeating a Demon

Nepal

17th–19th century

Not on view

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Title: Dish for Ritual Offerings with Durga Defeating a Demon
Date: 17th–19th century
Culture: Nepal
Medium: Gilt silver, emeralds, rubies, sapphires, diamonds, pearls, coral, shell, amber, and semiprecious stones
Dimensions: Diam. 8 1/8 in. (20.6 cm)
Classification: Metalwork
Credit Line: John Stewart Kennedy Fund, 1915
Object Number: 15.95.169
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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