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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...
Decade: 1960-1969
Subject: Nepal
Format: Artwork/Photography, Miscellaneous
A metal devotional water pot used for daily prayers with Montra inscribed on the side. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.
Decade: 1960-1969
Subject: Nepal
Format: Miscellaneous
A metla statue of Ganesha, Remover of Obstacles. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.
Decade: 1960-1969
Format: Artwork/Photography, Miscellaneous
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...
Decade: 1960-1969
Subject: Nepal
Format: Artwork/Photography, Miscellaneous
A carved wooden statue of Mahakala, the Fierce Protector. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.
Decade: 1960-1969
Subject: Nepal
Format: Artwork/Photography, Miscellaneous
A ceremonial drum with a blue body and white straps. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.
Decade: 1960-1969
Subject: Nepal
Format: Miscellaneous
A copper pitcher with lid used for purification. The decorative symbols include a dragon, sun signs, an eternal knot, and swastika. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923...
Decade: 1960-1969
Subject: Nepal
Format: Miscellaneous
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...
Decade: 1960-1969
Subject: Nepal
Format: Artwork/Photography, Miscellaneous
A decorative candle holder. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.
Decade: 1960-1969
Subject: Nepal, Candlesticks
Format: Miscellaneous
A ceremonial bell, made of brass, used to awaken the deities. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.
Decade: 1960-1969
Subject: Nepal
Format: Miscellaneous
A devotional water pot used for daily prayer. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.
Decade: 1960-1969
Subject: Nepal
Format: Miscellaneous
A bronze statue of a woman with a child. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.
Decade: 1960-1969
Subject: Nepal
Format: Artwork/Photography, Miscellaneous
A wooden hukka pipe with a string attached. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.
Decade: 1960-1969
Format: Miscellaneous
A metal statue of Vajarasattva, the culmination of all the positive qualities of Buddha. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.
Decade: 1960-1969
Subject: Nepal
Format: Artwork/Photography, Miscellaneous
A small brass ceremonial bell used to awaken the deities. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.
Decade: 1960-1969
Format: Miscellaneous
A bronze statue of Buddha seated in the Earth Witness pose. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.
Decade: 1960-1969
Subject: Nepal
Format: Artwork/Photography, Miscellaneous
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.
Decade: 1960-1969
Subject: Nepal
Format: Artwork/Photography, Miscellaneous
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...
Decade: 1960-1969
Subject: Nepal
Format: Artwork/Photography, Miscellaneous
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.
Decade: 1960-1969
Subject: Nepal
Format: Artwork/Photography, Miscellaneous
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.
Decade: 1960-1969
Subject: Nepal
Format: Artwork/Photography, Miscellaneous
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.
Decade: 1960-1969
Subject: Nepal
Format: Miscellaneous
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...
Decade: 1960-1969
Subject: Nepal
Format: Artwork/Photography, Miscellaneous
A wooden Durqa plaque of 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.
Decade: 1960-1969
Subject: Nepal
Format: Artwork/Photography, Miscellaneous, Plaques/Trophies
A wooden pot and lid. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.
Decade: 1960-1969
Subject: Nepal
Format: Glassware/Ceramics, Miscellaneous
