Flying Naga

OriginNepal or Tibet

Date14th century

Dimensions13 1/4 × 15 3/4 × 2 1/8 in.

MediumGilt copper alloy; repoussé

Classification(s)

sculpture

Credit LineRubin Museum of Art

Object numberC2005.16.18

Himalayan Art Resources Number65441

Project Himalayan Arthttps://projecthimalayanart.rubinmuseum.org/exhibition/materials-and-technologies/casting-and-shaping-metal/embossing/flying-naga/

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