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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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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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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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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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.

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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.

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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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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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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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Small Ceremonial Bell, c.1960

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 1999.3_08
Location
Shelf 31 Box 1

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. 

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Wooden Hukka Pipe, c.1960

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 1999.3_22
Location
Shelf 31 Box 1

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. 

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Ceremonial Bell, c.1960

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 1999.3_07
Location
Shelf 31 Box 1

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. 

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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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