Copper-colored metalwork depicting half-man, half-bird figure adorned with crown, garlands, and plumage

Jalamanusha (Merman)

Location
Nepal

Date
ca. 13th century

Material
copper alloy

Dimensions
7¼ x 9 x 5 in. (18.4 x 22 x 12.7 cm)

Collection
Collection of David R. Nalin, MD

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