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Nepal
Model of Pashupatinath Temple c.1960
Silver, gilt | 81.0 x 48.0 x 48.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 70138
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A model of a silver temple of Pashupati Nath in gilt-metal fixed to a square wooded stand. Two pagoda-style roofs with suspended bells, a pair of lions at each of the four doorways. Walls embossed with Eastern patterns.
Provenance
Presented to Queen Elizabeth II by King Mahendra of Nepal during his State Visit to the United Kingdom, 17–19 October 1960.
The State Visit to the United Kingdom of King Mahendra and Queen Ratna of Nepal in 1960 was the first time a Nepali monarch had visited Britain. -
Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Silver, gilt
Measurements
81.0 x 48.0 x 48.0 cm (whole object)
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Place of Production
Nepal
