Vajracarya Priest's Crown
Object type: Vajracarya priest's crown
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: Nepalese
Date: ca. 15th–16th century
Medium: Copper, gold, turquoise, semi-precious stones, silver foil
Dimensions: H. 13 1/2 in. (34.3 cm); W. 8 9/16 in. (21.7 cm); D. 9 1/16 in. (23 cm); Wt. 5 lb. 0.7 oz. (2287.8 g)
Classification: Helmets
Credit line: Rogers Fund, 1948
Accession year: 1948
Tags: Buddhism