DepartmentAsia

Horn

NameHorn

Datelate 19th c.?

Place madeTibet, Himalayas, Asia

Mediumwood,silver

DimensionsOverall: 7 11/16 x 2 15/16 x 1 15/16 in. (19.6 x 7.5 x 5 cm)

Credit LineGift of Sandy Besser, IFAF Collection

Object numberFA.2002.49.2

DescriptionLt. brn relief carving over dk. brn. ground. Main figure : winged bird/man holds snake curled around neck, has claw feet. Turtle on back side. Intertwined decorative strands. Bottom point is beast w/ curled trunk: top edge bound in silver w/ rings for hanging on two sides.