Image title: Mayadevi (19th century)

This Bronze sculpture shows an image of Mayadevi from the 19th century.—Specifications: 94cm x 33cm.

Transcription: मायादेवी, māyādevī.

Gallery information:

Kathmandu valley in Nepal offers a wide variety of Buddhist objects such as paintings, scriptures, sculptures, ritualistic objects, etc. Buddhism was embraced by the people of Kathmandu valley and the Licchavi rulers up to 8th century encouraged Buddhism. The items found here are exhibited in the National Museum of Nepal (Rashtriya Museum).