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2006_0107HELMETBUDDHIST0004

Posted by HALTER on August 4, 2011 at 2:52pm
If you like "extraordinary antique headdress"...Silver, copper, fabric, turquoise, coral, vermeil, NepalDescriptionA magnificent hat worn by Buddhist priest (Mukata) from Kathmandu: the beautiful floral motives and the five positions (mudras)of the hands of the Buddha seated in five medallions in gilded, coral and turquoise ...This object is a piece for collector ( first half of 20th century)...Weight:1,248kgHeight:11,02inchFor other pictures and details have a look at my item "My finds" on my website www.halter-ethnic.com
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