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Spiral Spiral

Perspectives at the intersection of art, science, and Himalayan cultures
Flying Celestial Figure
Nepal, 16th century
Durga Killing the Buffalo Demon (Durga Mahisasuramardini)
Nepal, 12th-13th century
Dipamkara Buddha
Nepal, Dated by inscription 1853
Cover of a Vaishnava Manuscript
Nepal, 18th century
Cosmic Vishnu (Vishvarupa)
Nepal, 17th - 18th century
Chariot Ritual (Bhirmaratha Pata)
Nepal, Dated by inscription, 1902
Butter Lamp
Nepal, mid 20th century
Butter Lamp
Nepal, mid 20th century
Buddha Vajradhara
Nepal, 14th century
Book Cover with Ten Incarnations of Vishnu
Nepal, ca. 1600
Book cover of a Hindu manuscript
Nepal, ca. 18th century
Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara
Nepal, 13th - 14th century
Bodhisattva Amoghapasha
Nepal, ca. 1400
Bhairava
Nepal, 13th or 14th century
Avalokiteshvara Enshrined in a Temple
Nepal, Dated by inscription, 1850
Achala
Nepal, Dated by inscription, 1871
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