Makra Idol, c.1960

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 1999.3_36
Location
Shelf 31 Box 2

A wooden Makra idol representing the reconciliation of opposites. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.

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Wooden Buddha Plaque, c.1960

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 1999.3_28
Location
Shelf 31 (Box 2)

A wooden plaque depicting the birth of Buddha from the side of the Great Mother. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.

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"Himalayan Beauties" Print, c.1960

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 1999.3_31
Location
Shelf 31 Box 2

A hanging print labelled as "Hamalayan Beauties." There is writing on the back and on a paper underneath the print. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.

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Wooden Stupa, c.1960

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 1999.3_42
Location
Shelf 31 Box 2

A woooden stupa, a three-dimensional mandala and a palace of Buddha named "Vajrabhairava." This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.

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Statue of Lama, c.1960

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 1999.3_29
Location
Shelf 31 Box 2

A wooden statue of Lama, a teacher or a monk. The drum symbolizes detachment of the body, and the ball symbolizes female wisdom. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.

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Wall Hanging Plaque, c.1960

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 1999.3_34
Location
Shelf 31 Box 2

A dark wooden wall hanging depicting a Hindu Goddess standing astride a lion and a lotus throne. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.

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Bronze Statue of Yaksha, c.1960

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 1999.3_24
Location
Shelf 31 Box 1

A bronze statue of Yaksha, the protectors often found at the entrances to temples. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively. 

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Bronze Statue of Makra, c.1960

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 1999.3_18
Location
Shelf 31 Box 1

A bronze statue of Makra, possessing features of different animals, representing the reconciliation of opposites. There is an inscription around the base that reads "E.R. Miller" and the letters "N", "D", and "T". This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively. 

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Bronze Statue of Tara, c.1960

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 1999.3_14
Location
Shelf 31 Box 1

A bronze statue of Tara, the Buddhist female embodiment of compassion. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively. 

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Bronze Statue of Makra, c.1960

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 1999.3_19
Location
Shelf 31 Box 1

A bronze state of Makra, possessing features of differents animals. This represents the reconciliation of opposites. Inscription on the bottom inludes, "E.B.Miller" and "N.S.D.T." This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively. 

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Astrological Wall Hanging, c.1960

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 1999.3_03
Location
Shelf 31 Box 1

A copper astrological wall hanging with astrological symbols including hexagrams, zodiac signs, lotus petals, Montra, and Yama (the symbol of death). This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively. 

 
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Wooden Statue of Ganesha, c.1960

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 1999.3_15
Location
Shelf 31 Box 1

A carved wooden statue of Ganesha, Remover of Obstacles. A sticker on the back reads "Dr. & Mrs. Edgar Miller Liverpool, Pennsylvania". This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively. 

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Bronze Statue of Tara, c.1960

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 1999.3_13
Location
Shelf 31 Box 1

A bronze statue of Tara, the Buddhist female embodiment of compassion. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively. 

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Drawing of a Man and Woman, c.1890

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 2002.8_16
Location
Shelf 33 (Box 4)

A framed drawing of a man and a woman walking down the street in Old Philadelphia. The text underneath the drawing reads "In Old Philadelphia". This object belonged to Elizabeth Anna Low, class of 1891. 

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Painting of a Young Girl, c.1890

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 2002.8_15
Location
Shelf 33 (Box 4)

A small painting on fabric of a young girl in 19th century that and dress holding an umbrella, a doll, a basket of kittens, and a dog on a leash. The text written above her head reads "I've come to stay awhile." This object belonged to Elizabeth Anna Low, class of 1891. 

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