A NEWARI PRIEST'S HAT
A NEWARI PRIEST'S HAT, PROBABLY PATAN, NEPAL, 19TH/20TH CENTURY
of domed form, the red felt with applique copper gilt and silver decoration, including the flaming jewels, a stupa, and apsaras, with bud finial
15.5cm high approx.
For illustrations of similar hats worn by priests in Patan, see Ars Orientalis, vol.47: http://dx.doi.org/10.3998/ars.13441566.0047.012
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A NEWARI PRIEST'S HAT, PROBABLY PATAN, NEPAL, 19TH/20TH CENTURY
of domed form, the red felt with applique copper gilt and silver decoration, including the flaming jewels, a stupa, and apsaras, with bud finial
15.5cm high approx.
For illustrations of similar hats worn by priests in Patan, see Ars Orientalis, vol.47: http://dx.doi.org/10.3998/ars.13441566.0047.012
