Brass Teapot, c.1960

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 1999.3_52
Location
Shelf 31 Box 3

An undecorated brass teapot. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.

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Brass Plate, c.1960

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 1999.3_48
Location
Shelf 31 Box 3

An undecorated brass plate. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.

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Format

Buddha and Skull Bowl, c.1960

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 1999.3_47
Location
Shelf 31 Box 3

A wooden bowl decorated with brass Buddhas and skulls. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.

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Format

Brass Oil Lamp, c.1960

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 1999.3_50
Location
Shelf 31 Box 3

A brass oil lamp, undecorated. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.

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Brass Goblet, c.1960

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 1999.3_49
Location
Shelf 31 Box 3

A brass goblet, undecorated. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.

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Format

Knives in Sheath, c.1960

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 1999.3_54
Location
Shelf 31 Box 3

Three knives, two small and one large, in a wooden sheath. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.

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Format

Brass Cups, c.1960

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 1999.3_51
Location
Shelf 31 Box 3

Two unadorned brass cups. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.

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Format

Decorative Candlestick, c.1960

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 1999.3_56
Location
Shelf 31 Box 3

A decorative candlestick adorned with coral and turquoise, and mounted on a black base. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.

Format

Nepalese Fabric, c.1960

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 1999.3_59
Location
Shelf 31 Box 3

A piece of Nepalese fabric with an orange, gold, black, and white design.  This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.

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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.

Subject

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.

Subject

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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Sewn Leaf Bowl, c.1960

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 1999.3_38
Location
Shelf 31 Box 2

A bowl sewn from leaves. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.

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Format

Decorative Hair Ornament and Comb, c.1960

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 1999.3_26
Location
Shelf 31 Box 2

A deocrative hair ornament and comb worn by weaving into the hair. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.

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Format

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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Decorative Octagonal Box, c.1960

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 1999.3_41
Location
Shelf 31 Box 2

A decorative wooden octagonal box adorned with coral, turquoise, and pressed metal plates. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.

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Format

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. 

Subject

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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