A RARE NEPALESE CAST COPPER BRAHMAN'S PRIEST'S BRACELET

Nepal, 15th/16th Century

A rare bracelet cast with a miniature Hindu temple landscape containing shrines to Shiva, including one containing a lingam and another possibly an image of Nandi, the composition arranged around two circular bands of decoration: comprising an inner circle of lotus petals and an outer circle of lively scroll design, possibly representing flames, together with a modern stand

15.5cm high

Provenance: Spink and Son Ltd, 1980s.

It is likely to have been used in specific Shaivite rituals or for initiations.

尼泊爾十五 / 十六世紀 婆羅門教手鐲

來源：Spink & Son Ltd. 1980 - 90年間。

NOTE: THIS LISTING HAS BEEN AMENDED

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