Image title: Decorated Chaitya

This bronze sculpture shows an image of a beautiful replica of a well-decorated Chaitya, from the 18th century A.D.—Chaitya can also be spelled as Caitya (चैत्य).

Gallery information:

The National Museum of Nepal (Rashtriya Museum) houses a variety of sculptures, carvings, statues, paintings and other objects grouped according to the major religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism. This photo is from the Hindu bronze sculpture (dhatu-kala) section.