The crown is cast in three stepped sections surmoutned by a vajra. The front edge is decorated with a foliate rim with three gilt copper seated Buddhas before flaming mandorlas and foliate scrolls. The next step is decorated with a further Buddha. The gilt copper panels are decorated with various inlays. Catalogue note: This type of ritual crowns of this type are worn by Nepalese Buddhist priests, vajracaryas, during religious ceremonies. Condition: There are minor losses to the inlays. There are dents and minor verdigris. Origin: Nepal Period: 19th-20th century Sizes: 47.00 cm. H 18.5 in. H