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Pair of lions

- c.1960
- brass, turquoise, coral
- pair of objects
Crafts – Metalworks
Lion ornaments of metalwork with inlaid turquoise and coral, etc. They are popular as guardian images of Hindu temples in Nepal.
Gift from King Mahendra and the Queen, of Nepal in 1960. (「Art of Various Eras and Countries from Around the World」2018)
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Title/Name | Pair of lions |
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Quantity | pair of objects |
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brass turquoise coral |
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Collection No. |
SZK001191 |
Category | Crafts – Metalworks |
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Last Updated |
2023/03/14 |
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Pair of lions
Pair of lions
Lion ornaments of metalwork with inlaid turquoise and coral, etc. They are popular as guardian images of Hindu temples in Nepal. Gift from King Mahendra and the Queen, of Nepal in 1960. (「Art of Various Eras and Countries from Around the World」2018)