New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.

Collar

Artist Unknown

CultureNepal

Date18th century

MediumGilt bronze

DimensionsOverall: 14 x 12 in. (35.6 x 30.5 cm)

Credit LinePurchase by Dr. James C. Perry

Object number57.56.3

Collections

Asian Art

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 107

DescriptionCrescent shaped collar also forms scalloped, pointed arch. Scrollwork in low relief forms the background with central bird demon with human arms flanked by two heavenly figures crowned with 5 headed nagas. A chain connects the two ends of the crescent.

ProvenanceCarlebach Gallery, New York; Perry Collection addition; Gift of Dr. James C. Perry to the Chrysler Museum, 1957.