Sacred Book Container
Goddess Tripurasundari standing on two lions, Nepal
Dated: Nepal samvat 957 (1838 AD)
Copper
H: 9 in x W: 4.5 in x D: 2 in :: 23 cm x 11.4 cm x 5 cm
A copper carrying box to contain a book.
Tripurasundari a Hindu Goddess who presides over the most esoteric practices and sacred texts is depicted on the front of box. Standing on two lions, She wields implements and protects, with ferocity, the contents of the box. Newari inscription on back.
Tripurasundari a Hindu Goddess who presides over the most esoteric practices and sacred texts is depicted on the front of box. Standing on two lions, She wields implements and protects, with ferocity, the contents of the box. Newari inscription on back.
Inventory # 103496
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