Accession No

1988.522


Description

Chorten or stupa, made of brass, with lotus flower motif at top and the 'Eight Auspicious Symbols' on the base.


Place

Asia; South Asia; Himalayas; Tibet


Period


Source

Williamson, Margaret Dobie (Mrs) [collector]


Department

Anth


Reference Numbers

1988.522


Cultural Affliation


Material

Metal; Copper Alloy; ?Brass


Local Term


Measurements

164mm


Events

Context (CMS Context)
Collected by: Williamson.Mrs.Margaret
Event Date 27/10/1988
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
Brass shrine with lotus flower motif at top and nine individual patterns incised on base; Good; Complete; Lotus Flower
Event Date 27/10/1988
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
Chorten or stupa, made of brass, with lotus flower motif at the top of the piece. Incised onto the base are the 'Eight Auspicious Symbols' on the base, including a lotus flower, twin fishes and the endless knot, all surrounding a central symbol.
Event Date 16/5/2019
Author: ashleigh griffin


FM:80468

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