A Nepalese parcel gilt copper ritual crown

Reference: ART400273

The crown is cast in three stepped sections surmoutned by a vajra. The front edge is decorated with a foliate rim with three gilt copper seated Buddhas before flaming mandorlas and foliate scrolls. The next step is decorated with a further Buddha. The gilt copper panels are decorated with various inlays.

Catalogue note: This type of ritual crowns of this type are worn by Nepalese Buddhist priests, vajracaryas, during religious ceremonies.