Tarnished golden-silver plaque depicting human/bird deity playing stringed instrument with outstretched wings

Celestial Musician (Kinnara) Playing a Pipa (Lute)

Location
Tibetan Empire

Date
608–866

Material
gilded silver

Dimensions
13 ¾ x 17 ¾ in. (45 x 35 cm)

Collection
Pritzker Collection

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