LaurieAnnie's photos with the keyword: diadem

Diadem with Kinnaris (Half-Bird, Half-Female Creatures) Date: 9th–10th century Culture: India (Jammu & Kashmir, ancient kingdom of Kashmir) Medium: Gold inset with garnet Dimensions: H. 4 5/8 in. (11.8 cm); W. 11 1/8 in. (28.3 cm) Classification: Jewelry Credit Line: Gift of The Kronos Collections, 1988 Accession Number: 1988.395a–c Description: This three-piece repoussé diadem is a rare example of early Indian jewelry. Four kinnaris dominate the design. This diadem was probably made in Kashmir as the kinnaris are similar to those on the ninth-century temple of Avantisvamin at Avantipur. Text from: www.metmuseum.org/Collections/search-the-collections/6000... ?