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A work made of parcel-gilt copper inlaid with coral, glass,
turquoise, amber, pearls, emeralds, rubies,
and pink sapphires turquoises, ambers, pearls, emeralds, rubies, and pink sapphires.

Pair of Earrings with Face of Glory (Kirtimukha), Late 18th-early 19th century

A work made of gold with lapis lazuli, turquoise, emeralds,
rubies, pearls, carnelian, and tourmaline.

Ornament Depicting Vishnu Riding on Garuda, 18th-19th century

A work made of gold with emeralds, rubies, pearls,
and glass.

Pair of Earrings Depicting Vishnu Riding on Garuda, 18th-19th century

A work made of gold inlaid with lapis lazuli and
semiprecious stones.

Ornament with Seated Four-Armed Deity, Late 17th–early 18th century

A work made of gilt silver inlaid with turquoises, corals, emeralds, pearls, rubies, and glass.

Hair Ornament Depicting Durga, Late 18th–early 19th century

A work made of gold inlaid with rubies, emeralds,
turquoise, and pink and blue sapphires.

Hair Ornament (Lunya Swan) with a Peacock, Butterflies, and Flowers, Late 19th century

A work made of gold inlaid with glass.

Pair of Women’s Earrings (Chepti Sun), Mid–19th century

A work made of gold and gilt copper inlaid with turquoise,
rubies, and glass, mounted on velvet.

Necklace (Tayo), Late 19th–early 20th century

A work made of gold inlaid with glass and pearls.

Forehead Ornament (SirBindi) Depicting Vishnu, 18th-19th century

A work made of gold.

Pair of Fanlike Hair Ornaments (Nyapu Sikha), Late 19th–early 20th century

A work made of gilt copper and copper with pigments.

Tantric Buddhist Priest’s Crown, Late 18th century

A work made of copper.

Priest’s Hat (Mukuta or Matu) with Plaques Depicting Buddhist Symbols, Late 19th century

A work made of gold.

Pair of Woman’s Ear Ornaments (Kan), Mid 19th century

A work made of gilt copper.

Portable Shrine (Gau) Depicting Meditating Buddha, Mid 14th– mid 15th century

A work made of gilt copper inlaid with turquoises and glass.

Crown for a Statue of Mahakala, 16th–17th century

A work made of gilt copper inlaid with turquoise, coral, lapis lazuli,
and garnets.

Vase of Longevity (kalasa) Depicting Buddha Amitabha, 19th century

A work made of gilt silver and brass inlaid with turquoises,
corals, emeralds, green beryl, rubies, lapis
lazuli, hessonites, garnets, and sapphires.

Jeweled Chest Depicting Garuda and Face of Glory (kīrtimukha), Late 19th century

A work made of gold with glass beads.

Bridal Necklace (Tilhari), Second half of the 19th century

A work made of gilt silver inlaid with turquoises, corals, pearls, lapis lazuli, and rubies.

Amulet Case (Gau) with Face of Glory (Kirtimukha), Mid–20th century

A work made of gold sheet over silver inlaid with turquoise.

Pair of Women’s Earplugs (Dhungri), Early 20th century

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